CBP Finalizes Changes to Vehicle Importing Requirements; Would Allow Use of ACE for EPA Forms
CBP will finalize changes to its regulatory requirements for importing vehicles and engines in order to "harmonize" the forms required by the Environmental Protection Agency, CBP said in a notice (here). CBP made some slight adjustments from its proposal (see 1608160015), which are meant to conform the entry filing requirements in the EPA Declaration Form 3520-21 to those that currently exist for EPA Declaration Form 3520-1. The changes CBP did make came in response to commenters that sought revisions to the proposal (see 1609190028). The rule allows importers to file required EPA forms with CBP electronically. The rule will be effective Jan. 26.
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CBP clarified the rule to "include separately-imported on-highway motorcycle engines," it said. The agency also added mentions of the permanent exemptions to the rules as mentioned in other regulations in order to avoid confusion, it said. CBP said the EPA will address some contradictory guidance documents on whether manufacturers need to file EPA Declaration Form 3520-21. "In consultation with CBP, EPA will ensure that all of EPA’s documentation regarding the amended regulations accurately reflects that OEMs importing their own certified engines do not need to file EPA Declaration Form 3520-21," it said.
(Federal Register 12/27/16)