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Old 07-05-2021, 08:46   #1
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Importing a EU trailer into the US

So, worried about bringing a trailer into the US (Seller would be importing). The trailer appears to meet US DOT requirements (17 number VIN, brakes), but for the amber taillights. Seems a ridiculously easy thing to deal with here, but given timing, and availability of DOT red taillights in the trailer's current country, not so much. Does anyone know if Customs would allow the Seller (or me) to make the trailer DOT compliant once it hits our shores? Getting the boat through Customs is no big deal, but it comes with a trailer attached (no trailer, then it becomes a massive problem). Thanks!!
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Old 07-05-2021, 19:32   #2
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Re: Importing a EU trailer into the US

You should be able to get red lenses for the taillights, or put some translucent red tape over them to be DOT compliant, no? You can't airfreight them a set of compliant lights to install? The real problem is getting the thing past state inspection, which will depend upon the state. My European dinghy trailer was apparently fine in NY state, but CT refused to allow lights on a board that mounted on the transom. (The 505 sticks out 'way over the back end of the trailer.) The lights had to be on the trailer itself for CT, so I had to attach mounting plates on the mudguards and install new lights and a license holder there instead.
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