[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 19, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 19CFR115.28]

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                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
 
  CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
 
PART 115--CARGO CONTAINER AND ROAD VEHICLE CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS CONVENTIONS--Table of Contents
 
     Subpart C--Procedures for Approval of Containers by Design Type
 
Sec. 115.28  Application for approval.

    Each application by a manufacturer or an owner for certification of 
a container by design type must include:
    (a) Three copies, each no larger than 3 feet by 4 feet, of the 
customs and TIR/Container plan;
    (b) Customs and TIR/Container plan number;
    (c) Three copies of the specifications which include the following 
information:

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    (1) The name and address of the manufacturer and the owner; and
    (2) A description of the container including the--
    (i) Type of construction;
    (ii) Dimensions;
    (iii) Material of construction;
    (iv) Coating system used;
    (v) Identification marks and numbers; and
    (vi) Tare weight;
    (d) The location and date for inspection; and
    (e) A statement signed by the manufacturer that:
    (1) A container of the design type concerned is available for 
inspection and approval by the Certifying Authority before, during, and 
after the production run;
    (2) Notification will be given to the Certifying Authority of each 
change in the design before adoption; and
    (3) Each container will be marked with:
    (i) The metal plate required in Sec. 115.32;
    (ii) The identification number or letter of the design type assigned 
by the manufacturer; and
    (iii) The serial number of the container assigned by the 
manufacturer.