[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 19, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 19CFR115.28]



[Page 573]

 

                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES

 

   CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 

              HOMELAND SECURITY; 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:

    (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.