[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: 19CFR115.31]

[Page 517]
 
                        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. 115.31  Examination, inspection, and testing.

    (a) Before the issuance of a certificate of approval by design type, 
the Certifying Authority shall:
    (1) Make a physical examination of one or more containers of the 
production series concerned;
    (2) Assure itself as to the adequacy of the manufacturer's system to 
control quality of materials used, manufacturing methods, and finished 
containers; and
    (3) Require the manufacturer to make available to the Certifying 
Authority records of material, including affidavits furnished by 
suppliers.
    (b) The Certifying Authority shall conduct such examinations, 
inspections, and tests of the production run containers as it deems 
necessary.