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								Importation and Certification FAQs
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  The Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) has expanded the current Importation and Certification Division web site to include a section entitled “Frequently Asked Questions.” In this section we have attempted to address some common questions and concerns that the office deals with on a regular basis. If your question has not been addressed, please refer to *Related Government Agencies* for further assistance.

 
  
Abbreviations used in these FAQs are defined as follows:
      Abbreviation
                  What it meansAAMVA
                      American Association of Motor Vehicle AdministratorsCPSC
                      Consumer Products Safety CommissionDMV
                      Department of Motor VehiclesDOT
                      United States Department of TransportationEPA
                      Environmental Protection AgencyFMCSA
                      Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationFMVSS
                      Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardGAWR
                      Gross Axle Weight RatingMCO
                      Manufacturer’s Certification of OriginNHTSA
                      National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNICB
                      National Insurance Crime BureauOCC
                      Office of Chief CounselOVSC
                      Office of Vehicle Safety ComplianceRVIA
                      Recreational Vehicle Industry AssociationRI
                      Registered ImporterRHD
                      Right-Hand DriveRV
                      Recreational VehicleSAE
                      Society of Automotive EngineersVIN
                      Vehicle Identification NumberWMI
                      World Manufacturer IdentifierAbbreviations used in these FAQs
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