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49 U.S.C. § 30144 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 30144. Importing motor vehicles on a temporary basis

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) General.--Section 30112(a) of this title does not apply to a motor vehicle imported on a temporary basis for personal use by an individual who is a member of--

(1)(A) the personnel of the government of a foreign country on assignment in the United States or a member of the Secretariat of a public international organization designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.); and

(B) the class of individuals for whom the Secretary of State has authorized free importation of motor vehicles; or

(2) the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States.

(b) Verification.--The Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary of the Treasury may require verification, that the Secretary of Transportation considers appropriate, that an individual is a member described under subsection (a) of this section. The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that a motor vehicle imported under this section will be exported (at no cost to the United States Government) or abandoned to the Government when the individual no longer--

(1) resides in the United States; and

(2) is a member described under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Sale in the United States.--A motor vehicle imported under this section may not be sold when in the United States.

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