US EPA Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards

HEADLINE: US lacked uniform vehicle emission standards for reducing air pollution.

Key Obligations

Vehicle must meet Tier 3 emission standards; EPA Certificate of Conformity required; CARB compliance for California

Penalty Ranges

Civil penalty up to $44,539 per vehicle; recall order

Mandatory Deadline: Phased in 2017–2025; full compliance required by 2025

Affected HS Codes: 8703, 8704, 8705

Issuing Authority: US Environmental Protection Agency

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