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The following passenger cars, light?trucks, motorcycles and heavy?duty engines are subject to Federal emission requirements:

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·Gasoline?fueled cars and light?trucks originally manufactured after December 31, 1967.


·Diesel?fueled cars originally manufactured after December 31, 1974.

·Diesel?fueled light?trucks originally manufactured after December 31, 1975.

·Motorcycles greater than 49 cubic centimeters displacement originally manufactured after December 31, 1977.

·Gasoline or diesel?fueled heavy?duty engines originally manufactured after January 1, 1970.

·Methanol?fueled vehicles or engines manufactured for 1990 or later model years.

·Compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles or engines (including propane) manufactured for 1997 or later model years.

Note that any nonconforming motor vehicle or engine, which is 21 years old or greater and has not been modified within that time, is considered by EPA to be exempted from Federal emission requirements.

Beginning with the 1996 model year, Federal emission requirements also apply to some non?road motorized equipment, such as lawn and garden equipment, and farm and construction equipment.

For those vehicles that are subject to U.S. emission standards, the following must be complied with upon entry into the United States:

Passenger Cars or Trucks Originally Manufactured to Meet U.S. Emission Standards
All 1971 and later model cars or trucks in this category can be identified by a label in a readily visible position in the engine compartment. This label will indicate that the vehicle was originally manufactured to comply with U.S. emission standards. For pre?1971 models, you should verify the original compliance of the vehicle with the vehicle manufacturer.

Vehicles originally equipped with a catalyst or oxygen sensor are no longer subject to EPA's requirement that the vehicle be bonded on entry. Vehicles that have had the catalyst and oxygen sensor removed, or had these components damaged through use of leaded fuel, are still required to have these components replaced after importation.

Passenger Cars or Trucks Not Originally Manufactured to Meet U.S. Emission Standards
These vehicles must be imported through an independent commercial importer (ICI). The EPA entry form (EPA Form 3520-1) must be submitted by the ICI, not the vehicle owner. A list of these ICIs may be obtained at the port of entry or from the EPA. There are no ICIs located overseas and the EPA does not accept conversions performed overseas. The ICI will be responsible for modifying and testing the vehicle in order to demonstrate that it complies with all U.S. emission requirements. Such conversions typically cost several thousand dollars and take several months to complete. The EPA assumes no responsibility for the quality of the work performed by an ICI or its contractual arrangements, including costs. Since ICIs do not necessarily accept all models, and some models may be difficult to convert, the EPA suggests that the importer complete arrangements with an ICI prior to shipping the vehicle to the United States.

Inquiries regarding emission requirements should be addressed to the attention of: The Environmental Protection Agency, Imports (6405?J), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460. You may also contact the EPA by phone at 202.564.9240, fax 202.564.2057, or access the Imports Faxback System to obtain documents including a current list of ICIs at 202.564.9660.

Shipping Arrangements
For your own safety, security and convenience, DO NOT use your car as a container for personal belongings. The practice of shipping personal belongings packed in an automobile is discouraged for the following reasons:

·The goods in the car must be available for Customs inspection, which means you cannot lock your vehicle. If you do, Customs may break the lock to inspect the goods.

·Your personal belongings are susceptible to theft while waiting to be loaded on the carrier, while being transported to the U.S., or after being unloaded in the United States.

·Many shippers and carriers will not accept your vehicle if it contains personal belongings. The carrier is required to list the automobile and its contents on the ship's manifest. If the contents are not listed, the carrier is subject to fines or penalties.

·The vehicle and its contents may be subject to seizure and you may be subject to fines or penalties if you or your agent do not declare the complete contents of the vehicle at the time the automobile is examined by U.S. Customs.

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