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49 U.S.C. § 30145 — Importing motor vehicles or equipment requiring further manufacturing

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Section 30112(a) of this title does not apply to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment if the vehicle or equipment—
  1. (1)requires further manufacturing to perform its intended function as decided under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation; and
  2. (2)is accompanied at the time of importation by a written statement issued by the manufacturer indicating the applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter with which it does not comply.