Interpretation ID: nht90-3.28

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: July 24, 1990

FROM: Roman L. Cepeda

TO: Frank Berndt -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 8-30-90 from P.J. Rice to Roman L. Cepeda (A36; Part 591)

TEXT:

I was advised by Guam Customs to write and inquire from your office the requirements to import stainless steel jeep body from the Philippine.

The stainless steel jeep body are molded in the Phillipine in 8 to 12 parts. The molded jeep body would then be put together on Guam. The engine, chassis, all other parts other than the stainless steel body are from Guam.

The stainless steel jeep body is not a motor vehicle and is not required to meet any provision of the U.S. 49 CFR Part 400 to 999.

Perhaps, you could clear this misunderstanding with Guam Customs with a simple letter advising them that I can import stainless steel jeep body from the Philippine with out violating the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and U.S. 49 CFR Part 400 t o 999.

Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.