Automotive Misc FAQs

Automotive Miscellaneous FAQs

Some of the frequently asked questions of Commerce

Automotive Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the frequently asked questions of Commerce

How many cars and/or trucks were sold during a specific time period?

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Answer: The U.S. Government does not collect these data. We use the data published by Ward’s Automotive Reports, Southfield, Michigan. Ward’s publications can be found at most major libraries.

Ward’s website is http://wardsauto.com/

What do I need to do to import a car?

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Answer: (1) The National Highway Traffic Administration’s home page provides an excellent description of what you need to do. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (2) The emissions requirements for used car imports can be found on the Environmental Protection Agency website.

How do I go about exporting vehicles to a particular country?

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check out U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service

How do I find Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number for exporting and importing motor vehicles and automotive parts?

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Answer: Use Schedule B codes found on the Census Bureau Web Site

For Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for importing, see USITC web site

I'm having a safety related problem with my car, with whom should I talk to in the government?

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Answer: Contact the Department of Transportation’s Auto Safety Hotline at 800.424.9393

How can I find out if my car has been subject to a safety recall?

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Answer: Contact the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s car problem page.