Interpretation ID: nht88-2.39

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/01/88

FROM: PETER CAMERON-NOTT

TO: ERIKA Z. JONES -- CHIEF COUNSEL D.O.T.

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 08/10/88 TO PETER CAMERON FROM ERIKA Z. JONES, REDBOOK A32; IMPORT REGULATION; LETTER DATED 11/13/86 TO PETER CAMERON FROM FRANCIS ARMSTRONG, NEF 32GSH

TEXT: Dear Ms. Jones,

I would first of all like to thank you for your assistance last year in clarifying certain DOT import regulations.

Once again I need to call upon your assistance. I wish to import an incomplete vehicle that is in kit form. The kit requires complete assembly as well as the purchase of additional parts - which include engine, transmission, drive-shaft, wheels, tires and seat belts here in the U.S.

I understand from a previous letter (copy enclosed) that a vehicle imported in kit form requires that certain items must be FMVSS certified at time of importation. The kit includes items #106,116,205 and all of these carry the appropriate DOT certificat ion markings. Items #109,209, 211 and 213 will be purchased here in the U.S.

My question is can these items be entered with Customs on form HS7 under box #2 as they conform with the FMVSS standards listed in the attached letter.

Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

ENCLOSURE