Notes on Regulations Governing the Export of Automobile and Motorcycle Accessories
Background
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Automobile and motorcycle parts and accessories sold on AliExpress shall be subject to the following requirements.
Regulations
The EU
According to Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Regulations and European Commission (EC) Directives, whole vehicles and related parts and accessories offered for sale in the EU market must pass tests for E/e-mark certification and Conformity of Production (COP) testing, and be labelled with relevant E mark, otherwise they cannot be sold in the EU market.
Some product requirements are listed below. Please refer to the relevant websites for the complete list.
Seat belts ECE-R16: Safety Belts and Restraint Systems
Brake pads/brake discs ECE R90: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Replacement Brake Lining Assemblies, Drum Brake Linings and Discs and Drums for Power-Driven Vehicles and Their Trailers
Automotive safety glass ECE R43: Approval of Safety Glazing Materials
Tires for motor vehicles ECE R30: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers
ECE R54: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles and Their Trailers
ECE R64: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to Their Equipment Which May Include: A Temporary-Use Spare Unit, Run-flat Tyres and/or a Run-flat System, And/Or a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automotive lighting ECE R10: LED Replacement Light
ECE R99: Gas-discharge Light Sources
ECE R37: Halogen Bulbs
Horns for motor vehicles ECE R28: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Audible Warning Devices and of Motor Vehicles with Regard to Their Audible Signals
Door latches and door hinges ECE R11: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to Door Latches and Door Retention Components
Automotive seats ECE R17: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to the Seats, Their Anchorages and Any Head Restraints
Head restraints ECE R25: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Head Restraints (Headrests), Whether or Not Incorporated in Vehicle Seats
Wheel hubs ECE R124: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Wheels for Passenger Cars and Their Trailers
Vehicle anti-theft and alarm systems ECE R116: Anti-theft and Alarm Systems
Retro-reflecting devices for motor vehicles ECE R3: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Retro-reflecting Devices for Power-driven Vehicles and Their Trailers
Automotive fuel tanks ECE R34: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to the Prevention of Fire Risks
Retro-reflective markings of carriage ECE R104: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Retro-reflective Markings for Heavy and Long Vehicles and Their Trailers
Rear-view mirrors for motor vehicles ECE R46: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Devices for Indirect Vision and of Motor Vehicles with Regard to the Installation of These Devices
Spray-suppression devices (mudguards) EU 109/2011: Spray-suppression Devices (Mudguards)
Compressed natural gas fuel system and components for vehicle propulsion systems ECE R110
Motorcycle helmets ECE R22
The US
The DOT (US Department of Transportation) certification is overseen by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which develops, revises and enforces the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS). DOT certification is required for all motor vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, buses, motorcycles, etc.) and accessories (brake hoses, brake fluid, lamps, tires, seat belts, seats, helmets, warning triangles, etc.) marketed in the US, all of which must be DOT certified and labelled as DOT compliant before they are placed on the US market.
Some product requirements are listed below. Please refer to the relevant websites for the complete list.
Seat belts FMVSS 209: Seat Belt Assemblies
FMVSS 210: Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages
Brake pads/brake discs FMVSS 135: Light Vehicle Brake Systems
Automotive safety glass FMVSS 205: Glazing Materials
Tires for motor vehicles FMVSS 109: New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires
FMVSS 110: Tire Selection and Rims
FMVSS 117: Retreaded Pneumatic Tires
Automotive brake hoses FMVSS 106: Brake Hoses
Automotive lamps FMVSS 108: Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment
Door locks and door hinges FMVSS 206: Door Locks and Door Retention Components
Automotive seats FMVSS 207: Seating Systems
Head restraints FMVSS 202: Head Restraints
Wheel hubs FMVSS 110: Tire Selection and Rims
Anti-theft and alarm systems for vehicles FMVSS 114: Theft Protection
Retro-reflective markings of carriage FMVSS 108: Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment
Rear-view mirrors for motor vehicles FMVSS 111: Rear Visibility
Compressed natural gas fuel system and components for automotive propulsion systems
FMVSS 304: Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity
Motorcycle helmets FMVSS 218
Legal Basis
For more information about regulations on automobile and motorcycle accessories, please visit:
The EU
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs21-40.html
The US
https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/fmvss
Note: The above information does not constitute any legal advice and shall not be deemed or represent the legal opinion or conclusion of the regulatory body. Further, we do not undertake or warrant that the information represents the latest laws and regulations. For specific information, please consult the competent authority, law firms, or third-party certification/testing/consulting companies in the target country or region.
AliExpress
August 31, 2020