PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a non-compliant electric vehicle from China on December 8 that was destined to an address in Luzerne County, Pa.
Officers initially inspected the vehicle, a red 2020 Lianke LK4600D, on November 17. The electric vehicle was shipped in a large wooden crate that was partially damaged. Officers detained the vehicle because it was an uncommon commodity and consulted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for import compliance.
NHTSA reviewed the manufacturer’s and vehicle’s documentation and CBP photos. On November 23, NHTSA determined that the vehicle does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
CBP officers seized the vehicle on December 8. The vehicle is valued at $1,900.
“Customs and Border Protection officers often consult with our consumer safety partners, such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to ensure that consumers are safe from potential threats posed by non-compliant imports,” said Casey Durst, Director of Field Operations for CBP’s Baltimore Field Office. “CBP’s trade facilitation mission is one way in which CBP works hard every day to help keep American consumers safe.”
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