Interpretation ID: aiam3228

Mr. David Williams, Box 4091, Wilmington, DE 19807; Mr. David Williams
Box 4091
Wilmington
DE 19807;

Dear Mr. Williams: I would like to clarify my remarks of March 17, 1980, with respect t the applicability of Federal motor vehicle safety standards to imported vehicles.; In that letter I implied that there was a prohibition against importin cars that didn't meet Federal standards and that such vehicles had to comply with standards in effect on the date of importation. Actually, a non-conforming vehicle may be imported under bond if it will be brought into compliance within 120 days of entry with all applicable standards in effect on the date of its manufacture.; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Chief Counsel