[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: 19CFR115.31]



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                        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.  115.31  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.