Hs-7 - Declaration - Importation Of Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment

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— D E C L A R A T I O N —
OMB No. 2127-0002
Exp. 04-30-2017
Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Subject to
US Department
Public Law 100—562,
of Transportation
National Highway
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards
49 USC Chap. 301
Traffic Safety
Administration
PORT OF ENTRY
CUSTOMS PORT CODE
CUSTOMS ENTRY NO
ENTRY DATE
MAKE OF VEHICLE
MODEL
YEAR
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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REGISTERED IMPORTER NAME AND NHTSA REGISTRATION NUMBER (Required when Box 3 is checked)
VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY NO. (Box 3)
DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE IF MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
7.
The vehicle or equipment does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety and
1.
The vehicle is 25 or more years old or the equipment item was manufactured on a date when no
Bumper Standards, but is being imported solely for the purpose of research, investigations,
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or Theft Prevention Standard was in effect.
demonstrations or training, or competitive racing events, and I state that I will comply with the
applicable restrictions on importers of such merchandise as specified in 49 CFR 591.7 and I will
Date of manufacture:
[591.5(i)]
provide the Administrator with documentary proof of export or destruction not later than 30 days
following the end of the period for which the vehicle has been admitted into the United States.
2A. The vehicle or equipment item conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
[591.5(j)]
(or the vehicle does not conform solely because readily attachable equipment items that will be
attached to it before it is offered for sale to the first purchaser for purposes other than resale are not
Attachment:
attached), and Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards, and bears a certification label or tag to that
a. Copy of NHTSA permission letter if the importer is not an original manufacturer of motor vehicles
effect permanently affixed by the original manufacturer to the vehicle or affixed by the manufacturer
(or a wholly owned subsidiary thereof) that are certified to conform to all applicable Federal Motor
to the equipment item or to its delivery container in accordance with applicable National Highway
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Use on the public roads must be authorized specifically.
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations [591.5(b)];
[591.6(f )(1) or (2)];
b. Importer's statement describing the use to be made of the vehicle or equipment item if the
2B. The vehicle was certified by its original manufacturer as conforming to all applicable Canadian motor
vehicle safety standards and its original manufacturer confirms that the vehicle conforms to all
importer is an original manufacturer of motor vehicles (or a wholly owned subsidiary thereof) that
are certified to conform to all applicable FMVSS. If use on the public roads is an integral part of
applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention Standards (or that it
the purpose for which the vehicle or equipment item is imported, the statement shall describe the
conforms to all such standards except for the labeling requirements of Standards Nos. 101 and 110
purpose that makes such use necessary, state the estimated period of time during which use of
or 120, and/or the specifications of Standard No. 108 relating to daytime running lamps), and the
the vehicle or equipment item on the public roads is necessary, and state the intended means of
vehicle is not a salvage motor vehicle, a repaired salvage motor vehicle, or a reconstructed motor
final disposition (and disposition date) of the vehicle or equipment item after completion of the
vehicle, and I am importing it for personal use. [591.5(g)];
purpose for which it is imported. [591.6(f)(3)]
Attachment: Copy of manufacturer's confirmation letter.
8.
The vehicle was not manufactured primarily for use on the public roads and thus is not a motor
vehicle subject to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention Standards or the
3.
The vehicle does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards,
equipment item is not a system, part, or component of a motor vehicle and thus is not an item of
but does conform to applicable Federal Theft Prevention Standards, but I am eligible to import it
motor vehicle equipment subject to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. [591.5(a)]
because NHTSA has determined that the model and model year of the vehicle to be imported is
eligible for importation into the United States, and the vehicle is not a salvage motor vehicle or a
Attachment: Importer’s statement substantiating that the vehicle was not manufactured for use on
reconstructed motor vehicle, and I have furnished a bond, which is attached to this declaration, in
the public roads, other than the equipment item was not manufactured for use on a motor vehicle or
an amount equal to 150 percent of the entered value of the vehicle as determined by the Secretary
is not an item of motor vehicle equipment. [591.6(a)]
of the Treasury. If the Administrator of NHTSA determines that the vehicle has not been brought into
conformity with all such standards within 120 days after importation, then I state that I will deliver
9.
The vehicle or equipment item requires further manufacturing operations to perform its intended
such vehicle to the Secretary of Homeland Security for export, or abandon it to the United States
function, other that the addition of readily attachable equipment items such as mirrors, wipers, or tire
[591.8]; and that
and rim assemblies, or minor finishing operations such as painting, and any part of such vehicle that
is required to be marked by the Theft Prevention Standard is marked in accordance with that
a. I have registered with NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR Part 592 and such registration is not
standard. [591.5(e)]
suspended and has not been revoked; or
b. I have executed a contract or other agreement, which is attached to this declaration, with an
Attachment: For a vehicle, a copy of the Incomplete Vehicle Document, issued by the incomplete
importer who has registered with NHTSA and whose registration is not suspended and has not
vehicle manufacturer, providing guidance on completing the vehicle so that it conforms to all
been revoked. [591.5(f)]
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). For an equipment item, a statement
issued by the item’s manufacturer identifying the applicable FMVSS to which the item does not
Attachments: Copy of DOT Bond; and
conform and describing the further manufacturing required for the item to perform its intended
Copy of Contract with a Registered Importer, if applicable.
function. [591.6(b)].
4.
The vehicle or equipment does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper
10. The vehicle does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards
and Theft Prevention Standards, but is intended solely for export and is labeled for export on the
but is being imported solely for the purpose of show and display, and I state that I will comply with
vehicle or equipment item, and the outside of any container of the vehicle or equipment item bears
all applicable restrictions on importers of such vehicles as specified in 49 CFR 591.7. [591.5(j)].
a label or tag to that effect. [591.5(c)]
Attachment: Copy of NHTSA Permission Letter.
5.
The vehicle or equipment does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper
and Theft Prevention Standards, but I am eligible to import it because all of the following conditions
11. The equipment item is subject to the Theft Prevention Standard and is marked in accordance with
exist:
the requirements of 49 CFR Part 541. [591.5(k)]
a. I am a nonresident of the United States and the vehicle is registered in a country other than the
United States;
12. The vehicle does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft
b. I am temporarily importing the vehicle for personal use for a period not to exceed 1 year, and will
Prevention Standards, but I am eligible to import it because all of the following conditions exist:
not sell it during that time; and
a. I am a member of the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States;
c. I will export it not later than the end of 1 year after entry, and the declaration contains my passport
b. I am importing the vehicle on a temporary basis, and for my personal use;
number and country of issue. [591.5(d)]
c. I will not sell the vehicle to any person in the United States, other than a person eligible to import
a vehicle under this paragraph;
d. Passport No.
Country of Issue
d. I will export the vehicle upon departing the United States at the conclusion of my tour of duty; and
e. I have attached a copy of my official orders. [591.5(h)(2)]
6.
The vehicle does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft
Prevention Standards, but I am eligible to import it because all of the following conditions exist:
Attachment: Copy of Official Orders.
a. I am a member of a foreign government on assignment in the United States, or a member of the
13. The vehicle does not conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards,
Secretariat of a public international organization so designated under the International Organiza-
but does conform to applicable Federal Theft Prevention Standards, and I am eligible to import it
tions Immunities Act, and within the class of persons for whom free entry of motor vehicles has
been authorized by the Department of State;
because I am registered with NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR Part 592 and such registration is not
suspended and has not been revoked, I have informed NHTSA that I intend to petition, or I have
b. I am importing the vehicle on a temporary basis for my personal use, and will register it through
petitioned, that agency to decide that the vehicle to be imported is eligible for importation, and
the Office of Foreign Missions of the Department of State;
NHTSA has granted me permission in writing to import the vehicle for that purpose. If the Administra-
c. I will not sell the vehicle to any person in the United States, other than a person eligible to import
tor of NHTSA dismisses my petition, or decides that the vehicle is not eligible for importation, or if I
a vehicle under this paragraph;
withdraw my petition or I fail to submit a petition covering the vehicle within 180 days from the date
d. I will obtain from the Office of Foreign Missions of the State Department, before departing the
of entry, then I state that I will deliver such vehicle, unless it is destroyed, to the Secretary of
United States at the conclusion of a tour of duty, an ownership title to the vehicle good for export
Homeland Security for export, or abandon it to the United States, within 30 days from the date of the
only; and
dismissal, denial, or withdrawal of my petition, as appropriate, or within 210 days from the date of
e. I have attached a copy of my official orders. [591.5(h)(1)]
entry if I fail to submit a petition covering the vehicle. If the Administrator of NHTSA grants my
petition, then I state that within 15 days from the date that I am notified of that decision, I will furnish
Name of Embassy:
a bond, in an amount equal to 150 percent of the entered value of the vehicle as determined by the
Secretary of the Treasury, unless the vehicle is destroyed, to ensure that I will bring the vehicle into
Attachment: Copy of Official Orders.
conformity with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper standards within 120 days
from the date the petition is granted, or will deliver the vehicle to the Secretary of Homeland Security
for export, or abandon it to the United States. If the vehicle is destroyed, then I state that I will furnish
NHTSA with documentary proof of that destruction within 15 days from the date that it occurs.
Attachment: Copy of NHTSA permission letter.
NAME OF IMPORTER
IMPORTER'S ADDRESS
(Please type)
(Street, City, State, Zip Code)
NAME OF DECLARANT
(Please type)
DECLARANT'S ADDRESS
DECLARANT'S CAPACITY
DECLARANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE SIGNED
EPA Requirements: Importers of motor vehicles/engines and nonroad vehicles/engines/equipment must also submit EPA form 3520-1 or 3520-21 to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify the basis for
importation into the United States and U.S. territories under the laws administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. For more information, please see
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of
information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2127-0002.
The information collected on this form is necessary to import a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment into the United States. We estimate that it will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the form. The information
collected is mandatory under 49 CFR 591.5. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Room W45-205, Washington, DC, 20590.
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