[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 15]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR85.1503]

[Page 546]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 85--CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES--Table of Contents
 
   Subpart P--Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines
 
Sec. 85.1503  General requirements for importation of nonconforming vehicles.

    (a) A nonconforming vehicle or engine offered for importation into 
the United States must be imported by an ICI who is a current holder of 
a valid certificate of conformity unless an exemption or exclusion is 
granted by the Administrator under Sec. 85.1511 of this subpart or the 
vehicle is eligible for entry under Sec. 85.1512.
    (b) Final admission shall not be granted unless:
    (1) The vehicle or engine is covered by a certificate of conformity 
issued in the name of the importer under part 86 and the certificate 
holder has complied with all requirements of Sec. 85.1505; or
    (2) The vehicle or engine is modified and emissions tested in 
accordance with the provisions of Sec. 85.1509 and the certificate 
holder has complied with all other requirements of Sec. 85.1509; or
    (3) The vehicle or engine is exempted or excluded under 
Sec. 85.1511; or
    (4) The vehicle was covered originally by a certificate of 
conformity and is otherwise eligible for entry under Sec. 85.1512.