What is the US DOT vehicle parts certification? US DOT vehicle parts certification review

Related Introduction

According to U.S. law, all automobiles and parts products must be registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) before they can enter the U.S. market.

Certification authority: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is a government department under DOT, responsible for formulating and enforcing FMVSS regulations and supervising vehicle safety and compliance assessments. DOT's certification application, registration, review, and approval are all completed through NHTSA.

Product Range:

1.        Vehicle certification:

2.        Component Certification:

Certification Process

According to Part 551 of Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations, foreign automobile or parts manufacturers or importers must designate a local agent before importing vehicles or parts. This agent is responsible for DOT certification applications and communications. This agent appointment will be valid for a long time unless the manufacturer replaces or cancels it.