§ 30145. Importing motor vehicles or equipment requiring further manufacturing
Section
30112(a) of this title does not apply to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment if the vehicle or equipment—
(1)requires further manufacturing to perform its intended function as decided under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation; and
(2)is accompanied at the time of importation by a written statement issued by the manufacturer indicating the applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter with which it does not comply.