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Interpretation ID: aiam2466

Mr. William G. Mathews, III, Vice President, Universal Imports, 14622 Southlawn Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20850; Mr. William G. Mathews
III
Vice President
Universal Imports
14622 Southlawn Lane
Rockville
Maryland 20850;

Dear Mr. Mathews: #This is in reply to your November 5, 1976, lette concerning antique tires. You have asked whether it is permissible to import 6.70 x 15 tires, an original equipment size on several classic Mercedes-Benz, that are not marked in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, *New Pneumatic Tires*. #Standard No. 109 applies to 'new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars manufactured after 1948' (S2). The 6.70 x 15 tire size designation appears in Table I-A of Appendix A of the standard. While this tire may have been original equipment on several classic cars, it is also for use on passenger cars manufactured since 1948. As such, it is subject to all the requirements of Standard No. 109. Therefore, a 6.70 x 15 tire that is not marked according to the standard may not be imported into the United States. #Sincerely, Frank A. Berndt,Acting Chief Counsel;