(1) When an exporter of goods to which a tariff concession can be made pursuant to this Act, treaties, conventions, etc. requests for the issuance of a certificate of origin, the head of a customs office or any other agency having authority to issue a certificate of origin shall issue it to the exporter.
(2) When the head of a customs office deems it necessary to confirm the details of the certificate of origin issued pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she may require any of the following persons to provide supporting documents for the certificate of origin (limited to documents prescribed by Presidential Decree). In such cases, a period for providing documents shall not be longer than a period determined by Ordinance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance which is at least 20 days:
1. A person to whom the certificate of origin has been issued;
2. A person who has issued the certificate of origin;
3. Any other persons prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 30, 2010]