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.
 

 

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August 31, 2020