Interpretation ID: aiam1190
The General Tire & Rubber Company
1 General Street
Akron
Ohio 44329;
Dear Mr. Henrick: #By your telegram of July 16, 1973, you requested a interpretation of the passenger car tire standard-- No. 109, which would allow the branding of the information required to be on the sidewall. #As we understand the situation in this case, the tires in question are certified by the manufacturer as complying and have all the required information but the 'DOT' certification is in the wrong location. #In this instance, we have no objection to branding the 'DOT' in the proper location. #We are notifying the Baltimore Customs officials that the tires that do not comply with the standard can be brought into this country by making a box 3 declaration that the merchandise does not conform but will be brought to conformance within 90 days by branding 'DOT' in the proper location. Under the Customs regulations, 19 CFR 12.80, this requires the posting of a bond equal to the value of the merchandise. #Sincerely, Lawrence R. Schneider, Chief Counsel;