Interpretation ID: aiam2343
Carideng
B3760 Lanaken
le
Belgium;
Dear Mr. Poncelet: This is in response to your telex of June 18, 1976, requestin information concerning the designation of an agent for service of process and the assignment of a tire identification number.; Section 110(e) of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Ac (Pub. L. 89-563) requires every manufacturer who offers a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment for importation into the United States to designate a permanent resident of the United States as his agent upon whom service of all processes, orders, decisions, and requirements may be made. Such designation should be filed with the Office of Chief Counsel of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.; In order for the designation to be effective, it is necessary that th procedural requirements of 49 CFR 551.45 (enclosed) be fulfilled by the submission of the following information:; >>>1. A certification that the designation is valid in form and bindin on the manufacturer under the laws, corporate by-laws, or other requirements governing the making of the designation at the time and place where it is made,; 2. The full legal name, principal place of business and mailing addres of the manufacturer,; 3. Marks, trade names, or other designations of origin of any of any o the manufacturer's products which do not bear his name,; 4. A statement that the designation shall remain in effect unti withdrawn or replaced by the manufacturer,; 5. A declaration of acceptance duly signed by the agent appointed which may be an individual, a firm, or a U.S. corporation, and; 6. The full legal name and address of the designated agent.<<< In addition, the designation must be signed by one with authority t appoint the agent, the signer's name and title should be clearly indicated beneath his signature.; Part 574, *Tire Identification and Recordkeeping*, does not require th designation of an agent for service of process prior to the assignment of a tire identification number. We are, therefore, forwarding your code number. Your tire identification number is T4.; Although you have been assigned an identification number, you are no permitted by Federal law to offer tires for importation into the United States until you have properly designated an agent for service of process. If you decide for any reason not to offer your tires for importation, we request that you notify the agency so that your tire code number can be placed in our inactive file.; If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please do no hesitate to contact me.; Sincerely, John Womack, Assistant Chief Counsel