I note that there is now no entry for 49 CFR 591. It is possible that 591 was renumbered or replaced, or that there is an error on the House's website.
Here is the text I downloaded in 1996 from the http://law.house.gov/cfr.htm -- the US House of Representatives Law Library. While this site is no longer at this address, it may still be viewable on the http://web.archive.org/*/law.house.gov/cft.htm.
Note that I am making no efforts to update this document. I copied this document from the results of a search performed on 5 Aug 96.
Sec. 591.1 Scope. 591.2 Purpose. 591.3 Applicability. 591.4 Definitions. 591.5 Declarations required for importation. 591.6 Documents accompanying declarations. 591.7 Restrictions on importations. 591.8 Conformance bond and conditions. 591.9 Petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeiture. Appendix A - Section 591.5(f) Bond Appendix B - Section 591.5(g) Bond Authority: Pub. L. 100-562, 15 U.S.C. 1401, 1407; delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8 Source: 54 FR 40078, Sept. 29, 1989, unless otherwise noted.
(54 FR 40078, Sept. 29, 1989, as amended at 55 FR 3747, Feb. 5, 1990; 55 FR 11378, Mar. 28, 1990)Administrator means the Administrator of NHTSA. NHTSA means the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation. Dutiable value means entered value, as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. Original manufacturer means the entity responsible for the original manufacture or assembly of a motor vehicle, and does not include any person (other than such entity) who converts the motor vehicle after its manufacture to conformance with the Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
No person shall import a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment into the United States unless, at the time it is offered for importation, its importer files a declaration, in duplicate, which declares one of the following: (a)(1) 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 (2) The equipment item is not a system, part, or component of a motor vehicle and thus is not an item of motor vehicle equipment subject to the Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards. (b) The vehicle or equipment item conforms with all applicable safety standards (or the vehicle does not conform solely because readily attachable equipment items which will be attached to it before it is offered for sale to the first purchases for purposes other than resale are not attached), and bumper and theft prevention standards, and bears a certification label or tag to that effect permanently affixed by the original manufacturer to the vehicle, or by the manufacturer to the equipment item or its delivery container, in accordance with, as applicable, parts 541, 555, 567, 568, and 581, or 571 (for certain equipment items) of this chapter. (c) The vehicle or equipment item does not comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards, but is intended solely for export, and the vehicle or equipment item, and the outside of the container of the equipment item, if any, bears a label or tag to that effect. (d) The vehicle does not conform with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards, but the importer is eligible to import it because: (1) (S)he is a nonresident of the United States and the vehicle is registered in a country other than the United States, (2) (S)he is temporarily importing the vehicle for personal use for a period not to exceed one year, and will not sell it during that time, (3) (S)he will export it not later than the end of one year after entry, and (4) The declaration contains the importer's passport number and country of issue. (e) The vehicle or equipment item requires further manufacturing operations to perform its intended function, other than the addition of readily attachable equipment items such as mirrors, wipers, or tire and rim assemblies, or minor finishing operations such as painting, and any part of such vehicle that is required to be marked by part 541 of this chapter is marked in accordance with that part. (f) The vehicle does not conform with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards (but does conform with all applicable Federal theft prevention standards), but the importer is eligible to import it because: (1) The importer has furnished a bond, which is attached to the declaration, in an amount equal to 150% of the dutiable value of the vehicle, containing the terms and conditions specified in section 591.8; and (2)(i) The importer has registered with NHTSA pursuant to part 592 of this chapter, and such registration has not been revoked or suspended, and the Administrator has determined pursuant to part 593 of this chapter that the model and model year of the vehicle to be imported is eligible for importation into the United States; or (ii) The importer has executed a contract or other agreement with an importer who has registered with NHTSA pursuant to part 592 of this chapter and whose registration has not been suspended or revoked; and the Administrator has determined pursuant to part 593 of this chapter that the model and model year of the vehicle to be imported is eligible for importation into the United States; (g) The vehicle does not conform with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards (but it does conform with all applicable Federal theft prevention standards), but the importer is eligible to import it because: (1) The importer's assigned place of employment has been outside the United States at all times between October 31, 1988, and the date the vehicle is entered into the United States; (2) The importer has not previously imported a motor vehicle into the United States that was subject to the Federal motor vehicle safety standards; (3) The importer had acquired (or entered into a binding contract to acquire) the vehicle before October 31, 1988; and (4) The vehicle will be entered into the United States not later than October 31, 1992. (5) The importer has furnished a bond, which is attached to the declaration, in an amount equal to 150% of the entered value of the vehicle as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, containing the terms and conditions specified in section 591.8; (6) The vehicle was not manufactured in conformity with all applicable safety and bumper standards, but it has been or will be brought into conformity; furthermore, within 120 days after entry or such additional time not to exceed 180 days after entry as the Administrator may allow, the importer will submit a true and complete statement to the Administrator, identifying the manufacturer, contractor, or other person who has brought the vehicle into conformity, describing the exact nature and extent of the work performed, and certifying that the vehicle or equipment item has been brought into conformity; and (7) The importer will not sell the vehicle, or offer it for sale, until the Administrator issues a statement that the conditions of the bond required by Sec. 591.6(c) have been satisfied. (h) The vehicle does not conform with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards, but the importer is eligible to import it because (s)he: (1)(i) Is a member of the personnel of a foreign government on assignment in the United States, or a member of the Secretariat of a public international organization so designated under the International Organization Immunities Act, and within the class of persons for whom free entry of motor vehicles has been authorized by the Department of State; (ii) Is importing the motor vehicle on a temporary basis for the personal use of the importer, and will register it through the Office of Foreign Missions of the Department of State; (iii) Will not sell the vehicle to any person in the United States, other than a person eligible to import a vehicle under this paragraph; and (iv) Will obtain from the Office of Foreign Missions of the Department of State, before departing the United States at the conclusion of a tour of duty, an ownership title to the vehicle good for export only; or (2)(i) Is a member of the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States; (ii) Is importing the vehicle on a temporary basis, and for the personal use of the importer; (iii) Will not sell the vehicle to any person in the United States, other than to a person eligible to import a vehicle under this subsection; and (iv) Will export the vehicle upon departing the United States at the conclusion of a tour of duty. (i)(1) The vehicle was manufactured before January 1, 1968, or, if a motorcycle, before January 1, 1969; or (2) The equipment item was manufactured on a date when no applicable safety or theft prevention standard was in effect. (j) The vehicle or equipment item does not conform with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards, but is being imported solely for the purpose of: (1) research; (2) investigations; (3) studies; (4) demonstrations or training; or (5) competitive racing events, and will not be licensed for use on the public roads. (k) The equipment item is subject to the theft prevention standard, and is marked in accordance with the requirements of part 541 of this chapter.(54 FR 40078, Sept. 29, 1989, as amended at 55 FR 3747, Feb. 5, 1990; 55 FR 11378, Mar. 28, 1990; 55 FR 17439, Apr. 25, 1990)
Declarations of eligibility for importation made pursuant to Sec. 591.5 must be accompanied by the following certification and documents, where applicable. (a) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(a) shall be accompanied by a statement substantiating that the vehicle was not manufactured for use on the public roads, or that the equipment item was not manufactured for use on a motor vehicle or is not an item of motor vehicle equipment. (b) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(e) shall be accompanied by: (1) (For a motor vehicle) a document meeting the requirements of Sec. 568.4 of part 568 of this chapter. (2) (For an item of motor vehicle equipment) a written statement issued by the manufacturer of the equipment item which states the applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standard(s) with which the equipment item is not in compliance, and which describes the further manufacturing required for the equipment item to perform its intended function. (c) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(f) or section 591.5(g) shall be accompanied by a bond in the form shown in Appendix A or Appendix B of this part, respectively, in an amount equal to 150% of the dutiable value of the vehicle for the conformance of the vehicle with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards, or, if conformance with the safety standards is not achieved, for the delivery of such vehicle to the Secretary of the Treasury for export at no cost to the United States, or for its abandonment. (d) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(f) by an importer who is not a Registered Importer shall be accompanied by a copy of the contract or other agreement that the importer has with a Registered Importer to bring the vehicle into conformance with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. (e) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(g) shall be accompanied by certification, including appropriate documentary proof that the vehicle for which declaration is made had been acquired by the importer as of October 31, 1988, or, if not so acquired, by a copy of a contract to acquire the vehicle, dated before October 31, 1988, which was binding upon the importer. (f) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(h) shall be accompanied by a copy of the importer's official orders, or, if a qualifying member of the personnel of a foreign government on assignment in the United States, the name of the embassy to which the importer is accredited. (g) A declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(j) shall be accompanied by a full and complete statement identifying the specific purpose(s) of importation, describing the use to be made of the vehicle or equipment item, and stating the estimated period of time necessary to use the vehicle or equipment item on the public roads, if any, and the disposition to be made of the vehicle or equipment item after completion of the purpose for which it was imported. If the importer does not intend to conform, export, or destroy the vehicle or equipment item not later than 3 years after its entry, the importer shall request permission in writing from the Administrator for the vehicle or equipment item to remain in the United States for an additional period of time, subject to the limitations of Sec. 591.7(c).(54 FR 40078, Sept. 29, 1989, as amended at 55 FR 3747, Feb. 5, 1990; 55 FR 6994, Feb. 28, 1990; 55 FR 11379, Mar. 28, 1990)
(a) A vehicle or equipment item which has entered the United States under a declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(j), and for which a Temporary Importation Bond has been provided to the Secretary of the Treasury, shall not remain in the United States for a period that exceeds 3 years from its date of entry. (b) A vehicle or equipment item which has entered the United States under a declaration made pursuant to Sec. 591.5(j), and for which duty has been paid, shall not remain in the United States for a period that exceeds 5 years from its date of entry, unless written permission has been obtained from the Administrator, NHTSA.(54 FR 40078, Sept. 29, 1989, as amended at 55 FR 6994, Feb. 28, 1990)
(a) The bond required under section 591.6(c) for importation of a vehicle not originally manufactured to conform with all applicable standards issued under part 571 and part 581 of this chapter shall cover only one motor vehicle, and shall be in an amount equal to 150% of the dutiable value of the vehicle. (b) The principal on the bond shall be the importer of the vehicle. (c) The surety on the bond shall possess a certificate of authority to underwrite Federal bonds. (See list of certificated sureties at 54 FR 27800, June 30, 1989) (d) In consideration of the release from the custody of the U.S. Customs Service or the withdrawn from a Customs bonded warehouse into the commerce of, or for consumption in, the United States, of a motor vehicle not originally manufactured to conform to all applicable standards issued under part 571 and part 581 of this chapter, the obligors (principal and surety) shall agree to the following conditions of the bond: (1) To have such vehicle brought into conformity with all applicable standards issued under part 571 and part 581 of this chapter within 120 days after the date of entry: (2)(i) In the case of a vehicle imported pursuant to section 591.5(f), to file (or if not a Registered Importer, to cause the Registered Importer of the vehicle to file) with the Administrator, a certificate that the vehicle complies with each Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standard in the year that the vehicle was manufactured and which applies in such year to the vehicle; or (ii) In the case of a vehicle imported pursuant to section 591.5(g), to submit a true and complete statement to the Administrator, identifying the manufacturer, contractor, or other person who has brought the vehicle into conformity, describing the exact nature and extent of the work performed, and certifying that the vehicle has been brought into conformity with each Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standard in the year that such vehicle was manufactured and which applies in such year to the vehicle. (3) In the case of a Registered Importer, not to release custody of the vehicle to any person for license or registration for use on public roads, streets, or highways, or license or register the vehicle from the date of entry until 30 calendar days after it has certified compliance of the vehicle to the Administrator, unless the Administrator has notified the principal before 30 calendar days that (s)he has accepted such certification, and that the vehicle and bond may be released, except that the vehicle shall not be released if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that an inspection of the vehicle will be required, or that there is reason to believe that such certification is false or contains a misrepresentation; (4) In the case of a Registered Importer, to cause the vehicle to be available for inspection, if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that an inspection is required. (5) In the case of a Registered Importer, not to release the vehicle until the Administrator is satisfied with the certification and any modification thereof, if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that there is reason to believe that the certification is false or contains a misrepresentation. (6) If the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that the vehicle has been found not to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, and written demand that the vehicle be abandoned to the United States, or delivered to the Secretary of the Treasury for export (at no cost to the United States), to abandon the vehicle to the United States, or to deliver the vehicle, or cause the vehicle to be delivered to, the custody of the District Director of Customs of the port of entry listed above, or to any other port of entry, and to execute all documents necessary for exportation of the vehicle from the United States, at no cost to the United States; or in default of abandonment or redelivery after proper notice by the Administrator to the principal, to pay to the Administrator the amount of the bond. (e) If the principal defaults on the obligation of paragraph (d)(6) of this section, to abandon the vehicle to the United States or to redeliver the vehicle to the custody of a District Director of Customs and to execute all documents necessary for its exportation, the obligors shall pay to the Administrator the amount of the bond given under the provisions of this section.(55 FR 11379, Mar. 28, 1990)
(a) After a bond has been forfeited, a principal and/or a surety may petition for remission of forfeiture. A principal and/or surety may petition for mitigation of forfeiture only if the motor vehicle has been imported pursuant to Sec. 591.5(g), or, if imported prusuant to Sec. 591.5(f), only if the condition not met relates to the compliance of a passenger motor vehicle with part 581 of this chapter. (b) A petition for remission or mitigation shall: (1) Be addressed to the Administrator, identified as either a petition for remission or for mitigation, submitted in triplicate, and signed by the principal and/or the surety. (2) State the make, model, model year, and VIN of the vehicle involved, and contain the Customs Entry number under which the vehicle entered the United States. (3) State the facts and circumstances relied on by the petitioner to justify remission or mitigation. (4) Be filed within 30 days from the date of the mailing of the notice of forfeiture incurred. (c) A false statement contained in a petition may subject the petitioner to prosecution under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001. (d) If the Administrator finds that all conditions of the bond have, in fact, been fulfilled, the forfeiture is remitted. (e) A decision to mitigate a forfeiture upon condition that a stated amount is paid shall be effective for not more than 60 days from the date of notice to the petitioner of such decision. If payment of the stated amount is not made, or arrangements made for delayed or installment payment, the full claim of forfeiture shall be deemed applicable. The Administrator shall collect the claim, or, if unable to collect the claim within 120 days, shall refer the matter to the Department of Justice.(55 FR 11380, Mar. 28, 1990)
APPENDIX A - SECTION 591.5(F) BOND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION BOND TO ENSURE CONFORMANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND BUMPER STANDARDS (To redeliver vehicle, to produce documents, to perform conditions of release, such as to bring vehicle into conformance with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards) Know All Men by These Presents That - name of principal or surety; if a corporation, the State of incorporation of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, as principal, street address or post office box number; city; state; ZIP code and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _ _, name; State of incorporation, if any address and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _ _, name; State of incorporation, if any address as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in the sum of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ dollars ($_ _ _ _ _), which represents 150% of the entered value of the following described motor vehicle as determined by the U.S. Customs Service: - model year, make, series, engine and chassis numbers for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns (jointly and severally), firmly by these presents. WITNESS our hands and seals this _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _, 199_. WHEREAS, motor vehicles may be entered under the provisions of section 108 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, and section 106 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act; and - DOT Form XXXX WHEREAS, pursuant to 49 CFR part 591, a regulation promulgated under the provisions of section 108, National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the above-bounden principal desires to import permanently the motor vehicle described above, which is a motor vehicle that was not originally manufactured to conform with the Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 49 CFR part 592, a regulation promulgated under the provisions of section 108, National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, the above-bounden principal has been granted the status of Registered Importer of motor vehicles not originally manufactured to conform with the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (or, if not a Registered Importer, has a contract with a Registered Importer covering the motor vehicle described above); and WHEREAS, pursuant to 49 CFR part 593, a regulation promulgated under the provisions of section 108, National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has determined that the motor vehicle described above is eligible for importation into the United States; and WHEREAS, the motor vehicle described above has been imported at the port of _ _ _ _ _ _, and entered at said port for consumption on entry No. _ _ _ _, dated _ _ _ _, 199_, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT - (1) The above-bounden principal (the 'principal'), in consideration of the permanent admission into the United States of the motor vehicle described above (the 'vehicle'), voluntarily undertakes and agrees to have such vehicle brought into conformity with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards within a reasonable time after such importation, as specified by the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the 'Administrator'); (2) The principal shall then file, or if not a Registered Importer, shall then cause the Registered Importer of the vehicle to file, with the Administrator, a certificate that the vehicle complies with each Federal motor vehicle safety standard in the year that the vehicle was manufactured and which applies in such year to the vehicle, and that the vehicle complies with the Federal bumper standard (if applicable); (3) The principal, if a Registered Importer, shall not release costody of the vehicle to any person for license or registration for use on public roads, streets, or highways, or license or register the vehicle from the date of entry until 30 calendar days after it has certified compliance of the vehicle to the Administrator, unless the Administrator notifies the principal before 30 calendar days that (s)he has accepted such certification and the vehicle and bond may be released, except that no such release shall be permitted, before or after the 30th calendar day, if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that an inspection of such vehicle will be required, or that there is reason to believe that such certification is false or contains a misrepresentation. (4) And if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that an inspection is required, the principal shall cause the vehicle to be available for inspection, and the vehicle and bond shall be promptly released after completion of an inspection showing no failure to comply. However, if the inspection shows a failure to comply, the vehicle and bond shall not be released until such time as the failure to comply ceases to exist; (5) And if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that there is reason to believe that the certificate is false or contains a misrepresentation, the vehicle or bond shall not be released until the Administrator is satisfied with the certification and any modification thereof; (6) And if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that the vehicle has been found not to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards, and written demand that the vehicle be abandoned to the United States, or delivered to the Secretary of the Treasury for export (at no cost to the United States), the principal shall abandon the vehicle to the United States, or shall deliver the vehicle, or cause the vehicle to be delivered to, the custody of the District Director of Customs of the port of entry listed above, or any other port of entry, and shall execute all documents necessary for exportation of the vehicle from the United States, at no cost to the United States; or in default of abandonment or redelivery after proper notice by the Administrator to the principal, the principal shall pay to the Administrator the amount of this obligation; Then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of - Name Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _(SEAL) (Principal) Name Address Name Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _(SEAL) (Surety) Name Address CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL I, _ _ _ _ _ _ certify that I am the _ _ _ _ of the corporation named as principal in the within bond; that _ _ _ _ _, who signed the bond on behalf of the principal, was then _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of said corporation; that I know his/her signature, and his/her signature thereto is genuine; and that said bond was duly signed, sealed, and attested for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body. _ _ _ _ _ _ _(Corporate Seal) To be used when a power of attorney has been filed with NHTSA. May be executed by secretary, assistant secretary, or other officer. (55 FR 11380, Mar. 28, 1990)
APPENDIX B - SECTION 591.5(G) BOND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION BOND TO ENSURE CONFORMANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND BUMPER STANDARDS (To redeliver vehicle, to produce documents, to perform conditions of release, such as to bring vehicle into conformance with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards) Know All Men by These Presents That name of principal or surety; if a corporation, the State of incorporation of_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, as principal, street address or post office box number; city; state; ZIP code and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, name; State of incorporation, if any, address and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, name; State of incorporation, if any, address and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, name; State of incorporation, if any address as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in the sum of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ dollars ($_ _ _ _ _), which represents 150% of the entered value of the following described motor vehicle as determined by the U.S. Customs Service: model year, make, series, engine and chassis numbers for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns (jointly and severally), firmly by these presents WITNESS our hands and seals this _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _, 199_ WHEREAS, motor vehicles may be entered under the provisions of section 108 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, and section 106 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act; and DOT Form XXXX WHEREAS, pursuant to 49 CFR part 591, a regulation promulgated under the provisions of section 108, National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the above-bounden principal desires to import permanently the motor vehicle described above, which is a motor vehicle that was not originally manufactured to conform with the Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 591.5(g) of 49 CFR part 591, a regulation promulgated under the provisions of section 108, the above-bounden principal is eligible to import a motor vehicle under the provisions thereof: to wit, the above bounden principal's assigned place of employment was outside the United States as of October 31, 1988 and (s)he has not had an assigned place of employment in the United States between that date and the date of entry of the motor vehicle described above, and (s)he has not previously imported a motor vehicle into the United States manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, and (s)he had acquired (or had entered into a binding contract to acquire) the motor vehicle described above not later than October 31, 1988, and (s)he will enter the motor vehicle described above not later than October 31, 1992; and WHEREAS, the motor vehicle described above has been imported at the port of _ _ _ _ _, and entered at said port for consumption on entry No. _ _ _ _ _, dated _ _ _, 199_, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT - (1) The above-bounden principal (the 'principal'), in consideration of the permanent admission into the United States of the motor vehicle described above (the 'vehicle'), voluntarily undertakes and agrees to have such vehicle brought into conformity with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards within 120 days after such importation, or such longer time not to exceed 180 days after such importation, as specified by the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the 'Administrator'); (2) When the vehicle has been brought into conformity, the principal shall then file with the Administrator, a true and complete statement that the vehicle complies with each Federal motor vehicle safety standard in the year that the vehicle was manufactured and which applies in such year to the vehicle, and that the vehicle also complies with the Federal bumper standard; (3) The principal shall not offer the vehicle for sale, or sell the vehicle, until the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that the principal has fulfilled all the conditions of the bond. (4) And if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that an inspection is required, the principal shall cause the vehicle to be available for inspection, and the vehicle and bond shall be promptly released after completion of an inspection showing no failure to comply. However, if the inspection shows a failure to comply, the vehicle and bond shall not be released until such time as the failure to comply ceases to exist; (5) And if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that there is a reason to believe that the statement is false or contains a misrepresentation, the vehicle or bond shall not be released until the Administrator is satisfied with the statement and any modification thereof; (6) And if the principal has received written notice from the Administrator that the vehicle has been found not to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards, and written demand that the vehicle be abandoned to the United States, or delivered to the Secretary of the Treasury for export (at no cost to the United States), the principal shall abandon the vehicle to the United States, or shall deliver the vehicle, or cause the vehicle to be delivered to, the custody of the District Director of Customs of the port of entry listed above, or any other port of entry, and shall execute all documents necessary for exportation of the vehicle from the United States, at no cost to the United States; or in default of abandonment or redelivery after proper notice by the Administrator to the principal, the principal shall pay to the Administrator the amount of this obligation; Then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of - Name Address _ _ _ _ _(SEAL) (Principal) Name Address Name Address _ _ _ _ _(SEAL) (Surety) Name Address CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL I, _ _ _ _ _ _ certify that I am the _ _ _ _ _ of the corporation named as principal in the within bond; that _ _ _ _ _, who signed the bond on behalf of the principal, was then _ _ _ _ _ _ of said corporation; that I know his/her signature, and his/her signature thereto is genuine; and that said bond was duly signed, sealed, and attested for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body. _ _ _ _ _ _ (Corporate Seal) To be used when a power of attorney has been filed with NHTSA. May be executed by secretary, assistant secretary, or other officer.(55 FR 11381, Mar. 28, 1990)