US NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)

HEADLINE: Lack of uniform vehicle safety standards increased road fatalities.

Key Obligations

["FMVSS compliance mandatory for motor vehicles and equipment", "HS-7 declaration on CBP entry", "Conformance bond for non-conforming vehicles"]

Penalty Ranges

Civil penalties up to USD 15,000 per violation; seizure

Affected HS Codes: ["8701", "8702", "8703", "8704", "8705", "8706", "8707", "8708"]

Issuing Authority: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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