HS Documents (HS: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

HS7 Declaration:
- This is a key form required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Customs for importing motor vehicles.
- It serves as an official declaration of compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- It includes details like the vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, year, and whether the vehicle meets U.S. safety standards.
- It must be filed at the time of import for all vehicles, including those 25 years old or older.
HS474 Bond to Ensure Conformity with Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards:
- This bond is required for importing non-conforming vehicles.
- It must be for 150% of the vehicle’s dutiable value.
- It ensures that the importer will bring the vehicle into compliance with safety and bumper standards within a specified timeframe.
Statement Box 2B Attachment: Vehicle Manufacturer’s Letter Confirming Compliance with Safety Standards:
- This is a letter from the vehicle manufacturer confirming that the vehicle complies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- It’s used when the vehicle doesn’t have a U.S. certification label but the manufacturer confirms it meets U.S. standards.
Statement Box 6 Attachment: Copy of Official Orders (foreign diplomat serving in United States):
- This is for vehicles imported by foreign diplomats on assignment in the U.S.
- The official orders prove their diplomatic status and eligibility for certain import exemptions.
Statement Box 12 Attachment: Copy of Official Orders (foreign military serving in United States):
- Similar to the diplomat orders, this is for foreign military personnel serving in the U.S.
- It proves their status and eligibility for certain import exemptions.
Statement Box 9 Attachment: Copy of Incomplete Vehicle Document:
- This is for importing incomplete vehicles that will be completed in the U.S.
- It includes manufacturer’s instructions for how the vehicle can be completed to comply with safety standards.