<Li> Change of Tariff Sub-Heading for Wood - Based Products; </Li> <Li> Change in Tariff Classification for Certain Aluminum and Articles thereof . </Li> <P> The exporter must obtain a "Form D" certification from its national government attesting that the good has met the 40% requirement . The Form D must be presented to the customs authority of the importing government to qualify for the CEPT rate . Difficulties have sometimes arisen regarding the evidentiary proof to support the claim, as well as how ASEAN national customs authorities can verify Form D submissions . These difficulties arise because each ASEAN national customs authority interprets and implements the Form D requirements without much co-ordination . </P> <P> Administration of AFTA is handled by the national customs and trade authorities in each ASEAN member . The ASEAN Secretariat has authority to monitor and ensure compliance with AFTA measures, but has no legal authority to enforce compliance . This has led to inconsistent rulings by ASEAN national authorities . The ASEAN Charter is intended to bolster the ASEAN Secretariat's ability to ensure consistent application of AFTA measures . </P>

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