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19 CFR 12.85 - Coast Guard boat and associated equipment safety standards. | LII / Legal Information Institute
CFR › Title 19 › Chapter I › Part 12 › Section 12.85 19 CFR 12.85 - Coast Guard boat and associated equipment safety standards.
§ 12.85
Coast Guard boat and associated equipment safety standards.
Applicability of standards or regulations prescribed by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.
Boats and associated equipment (as hereinafter defined) are subject to U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations or standards when imported or, under certain conditions, brought into the United States after November 1, 1972. Those regulations or standards are prescribed by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, pursuant to sections 5, 7, and 39, Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (46 U.S.C. 1454, 1456, 1488), as set forth in 33 CFR parts 181, 183.
The term “boats” includes:
All vessels manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use.
All vessels leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter's noncommercial use.
All vessels engaged in the carrying of six or fewer passengers (see section 4.80 of this chapter on prohibitions against foreign vessels transporting passengers in the coastwise trade).
For purposes of § 12.85 the term “boat” does not include:
Foreign vessels temporarily using waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
Military or public vessels of the United States, except recreational type public vessels.
A vessel whose owner is a State or subdivision thereof, which is principally used for governmental purposes, and which is clearly identifiable as such.
Ships' lifeboats.
The term “associated equipment” means:
Any system, part, or component of a boat as originally manufactured, or a similar part or component manufactured or sold for replacement, repair, or improvement of such system, part, or component (excluding radio equipment).
Any accessory or equipment for, or appurtenance to, a boat (excluding radio equipment).
Any marine safety article, accessory, or equipment intended for use by a person on board a boat (excluding radio equipment).
The term “product” as used in this section, includes the terms “boats” and “associated equipment” as defined in paragraphs (a) (1), (2), and (3) of this section.
Evidence of compliance with boating standards or regulations as condition of entry. A product for which entry is sought into the Customs territory of the United States will, subject to the exceptions specified in paragraph (c) of this section, be denied entry unless accompanied by evidence of compliance with standards or regulations as follows:
A product subject to standards prescribed in 33 CFR part 183 will have affixed to it a compliance certification label in accordance with the requirements of subpart B, 33 CFR part 181.
A boat hull subject to subpart C, 33 CFR part 181 will have affixed to it a hull identification number affixed by the importer or the original manufacturer. The number shall comply with the format requirements of subpart C, 33 CFR part 181.
Products not in compliance with standards or regulations: Alternative evidence required as condition of entry and release.
Certain products shall be permitted entry and release without a compliance certification label or hull identification number affixed, as is required by subparts B and C, 33 CFR part 181, if they fall within one of the following categories, and if the conditions for entry and release specified for each category of product are met:
Products manufactured before standards or regulations in effect.
For certain products manufactured before an applicable standard or regulation was in effect, a declaration will be filed in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section. The declaration will state that the product was manufactured before the applicable standard or regulation was in effect. If the port director believes that it is necessary in a particular case, he may communicate with the nearest Coast Guard district commander by the most expedient means to request that the Coast Guard determine that alteration of the product is not required.
Products exempted from standards or regulations by Coast Guard Grant of Exemption.
For certain products specifically exempted from applicable standards or regulations by a Coast Guard Grant of Exemption, a declaration will be filed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. The declaration will state that the product has been specifically exempted from applicable standards or regulations by a U.S. Coast Guard Grant of Exemption, issued under the authority of section 9 of the Federal Boa