Interpretation ID: nht89-1.28

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 02/27/89

FROM: PETER J. YANOWITCH -- DAVIS MARKEL AND EDWARDS

TO: ERICA Z. JONES -- CHIEF COUNSEL NHTSA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: IMPORTATION OF PORSCHE MODEL 959

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 03/20/89 FROM ERIKA Z. JONES TO PETER J. YANOWITCH, RE IMPORTATION OF PORSCHE 959, REDBOOK A33 (2), IMPORT REGULATIONS

TEXT: Dear Ms. Jones:

I represent a non-resident of the United States who intends to import a Porsche Model 959 under the United States Customs' Procedure 19 CFR Part 1280 (b)(1)(v), which permits such individuals to import an automobile for personal use for a period not t o exceed one year from the date of entry so long as the automobile is not sold within the United States.

I respectfully request that you confirm to me in writing that if a non-resident of the United States utilizes this United States Customs Procedure, the Department of Transportation would not have jurisdiction to impound, confiscate, destroy, require a bond, or otherwise take any action with respect to the vehicle, so long as the non-resident fully complies with the provisions of 19 CFR Part 1280 (b)(1)(v).

I further request that you confirm that the Department of Transportation would not object to the non-resident driving this vehicle on the road during the one year period.

My client is prepared to confirm to your agency by sworn testimony that he will comply with the requirements of the United States Customs Regulations. Due to certain time constraints, I would appreciate your response by March 10, 1989.

Thank you for your cooperation. I have enclosed a self-addressed Federal Express Airbill which will be charged to my firm for your convenience.