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Request For a Foreign Manufacturer to Register With Transport Canada

Due to the high volume of applications, Transport Canada can only process applications that are complete and contain the information in the order listed in this document. Incomplete or randomly submitted documents will be returned.

Please have your Canadian importer submit all necessary certification documents and certification test records on behalf of the foreign manufacturer.

Please check the box or boxes applicable to the types of trailers that your company intends on manufacturing and respond to the corresponding questions.

All types of trailers (Please answer questions 1 through 4)
Snowmobile trailers (If checked, please answer question 5)
Trailers with a GVWR of 4536 kg (10 000 lbs) or more. (If checked, please answer question 6)
Any trailer with no permanent sides or roof, such as a flatbed or heavy hauler trailer with a GVWR of 10 000 kg (22 000 lbs) or more. (If checked, please answer question 7)
Air-braked trailers (If checked, please answer question 8)

Note: Question #1 is intended for American manufacturers only.

Information required:

1. Supply confirmation that your company is listed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website for part 565 and part 566 Manufacturer Identification. This information can be verified at: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/manufacture

Note: We regret that without evidence, from the NHTSA for the above item, we will be unable to process the application.

2. Submit a completed "FOREIGN MANUFACTURER REGISTRATION FORM" and a completed "LIST OF CANADIAN AUTHORIZED IMPORTER". Also submit "PRE-CLEARANCE APPLICATION" form(s), completed and signed by your Canadian importer(s). (forms attached)

3. Submit an actual sample or a photocopy of a completed compliance label. Remember, compliance labels will differ for RV trailers. A blank sample of a compliance label can be found within this package or it can be viewed within the "Trailer Information Guide" located on the Transport Canada website. Please refer to section 6 – 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations for further details.

3.1 Submit an actual sample or a photocopy of a completed vehicle placard, (tire label). A blank sample of a tire label is attached or it can be viewed within the "Trailer Information Guide" located on the Transport Canada website. Please refer to section CMVSS 110 and CMVSS 120 for further details.

4. Submit photographs showing a front, side and rear view of every type of trailer your company manufactures. Please note that these photographs must be sufficiently clear and detailed to enable an inspector to evaluate the compliance of the trailer with Technical Standard Document (TSD) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices.

Note: Please provide the SAE or DOT code markings shown on the lens of the lamps and reflex reflectors installed on the vehicles.
(E.g.: side rear marker lamps – SAE or DOT P2)

AIR BRAKE TRAILERS

NON AIR BRAKE TRAILERS

5. Submit a test report for Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 906 – Snowmobile Trailer. You must provide evidence that the tie-down can withstand a force of greater than 500 lbs in any direction. Please refer to CMVSS 906 for further details.

6. Subject to subsection (2) of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 223 – "Rear Impact Guards", submit the following evidence:

6.1 That the rear impact guard complies with CMVSS 223 and that the guard has been tested in accordance with Test Method (TM) 223.

6.2 Also, include an engineering drawing demonstrating that the rear impact guard meets the configuration requirements as per subsections (5), (6), (7) and (8) of CMVSS 223.

7. Submit a test report for Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 905 – Trailer Cargo Anchoring Devices. The test report must include the following:

7.1 Your calculation, for the formula N=M / 2000 KG, that indicates the number of anchor points for each of the different models of trailers that your company intends to manufacture.

N = is the minimum number of cargo anchoring devices, rounded up to the next even whole number; and
M = is the cargo carrying capacity of the trailer, calculated as the difference between its gross vehicle weight rating and its curb mass, expressed in kilograms

7.2 Evidence of calibration for the load cell used to measure the vertical force applied to the anchor point.

7.3 Evidence that the vertical load of 67,000 N or (15,056 lbs) was reached within two minutes of commencing the application of the force. (Please be reminded to test above the minimum required load.)

7.4 Evidence that the vertical load was maintained at 67,000 N or (15,056 lbs) for 15 seconds. (Please be reminded to test above the minimum required load.)

Submit the following information to demonstrate compliance with Technical Standard Document (TSD) 121- "Air Braked Systems":

8.1 Evidence that your trailer production meets the minimum ABS requirements, as required by section S5.2.3.1 of TSD 121 – Air Braked Systems.

8.2 Please supply evidence that the ABS valve, as installed on your air-braked trailers, has in cab warning capability, as required by section S5.2.3.2 of TSD 121.

8.3 As per section 5.3.3 and 5.3.4 of TSD 121 – Air Braked Systems, please supply a timing test for the various models of air-braked trailers that your company intends to manufacture. Also, each timing test must include an engineering drawing, which indicates the following: the air hose placement, air hose length, valve type and valve location.

8.4 As per section 5.6 of TSD 121 – Air Braked Systems, please supply a parking brake test report for the air-brake system that you intend to install on your trailer production. Remember, the compliance label that you submit must be based on the test report.

FOREIGN MANUFACTURER

Sample compliance label for all trailers, (except RV trailers)

The compliance label must be in both official languages (English and French) and the GVWR/GAWR must be displayed in kilograms. The compliance label must be applied to the forward half of the left side of the trailer so that it is easily readable from the outside. All lettering must be a minimum of 2mm in height and in block capitals.

MANUFACTURED BY: Must be the registered company name.

TYPE: Indicates the vehicle type, in the case of trailers, use "TRA/REM".
For heavy hauler trailers use "HHT/RL". (See section 6-7 Compliance Label of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations for further details.)

DATE: The month and year the vehicle was completed.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, in kilograms, means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating, in kilograms, means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces. "The GAWR shall not exceed the rated load carrying capacity of, but not limited to, the tires, rims, suspension, axle mounting hardware and axles."

TIRE: The complete tire size must be listed, which includes the load range. The load range is a letter that’s located on the tire sidewall, which indicates the capacity of the tire. The load range should be indicated after the tire size. e.g. ST 205/75R15 (C) or 11R24.5 (H)

RIM: The rim must be indicated by the rim diameter, rim width and rim contour. The rim contour is a letter or a series of letters, which are usually stamped on the inside of the rim.
e.g. 15 x 5 JJ Note not all rims have a rim contour e.g. 8.25 x 22.5

VIN: The Vehicle Identification Number is composed of 17 characters, where position 9 (Check digit) is a calculated number.

Bilingual Sample "vehicle placard" tire label for all trailers with a GVWR of 4536 Kg or less

Figure 3 – Vehicle Placard, Bilingual Example

Or the manufacturer can use two vehicle placard labels one in English and the other in French for all trailers with a GVWR of 4536 Kg or less

Figure 1 - Vehicle Placard, Unilingual English Example

Figure 2 - Vehicle Placard, Unilingual French Example

Sample compliance label for RV trailers

The compliance label must be in both official languages (English and French) and the GVWR/GAWR must be must be displayed in kilograms. The compliance label must be applied to the forward half of the left side of the trailer so that it is easily readable from the outside. All lettering must be a minimum of 2mm in height and in block capitals.

MANUFACTURED BY: Must be the registered company name.

TYPE: Indicates the vehicle type, in the case of trailers, use "TRA/REM", for heavy hauler trailers use "HHT/RL". (See section 6-7 Compliance Label of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations for further details.)

DATE: The month and year the vehicle was completed.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, in kilograms, means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating, in kilograms, means the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces. "The GAWR shall not exceed the rated load carrying capacity of, but not limited to, the tires, rims, suspension, axle mounting hardware and axles."

TIRE: The complete tire size must be listed, which includes the load range. The load range is a letter that's located on the tire sidewall, which indicates the capacity of the tire. The load range should be indicated after the tire size.
e.g. ST 205/75R15 (C)

RIM: The rim must be indicated by the rim diameter, rim width and rim contour. The rim contour is a letter or a series of letters, which are usually stamped on the inside of the rim.
e.g. 15 x 5 JJ "Note not all rims have a rim contour."

VIN: The Vehicle Identification Number is composed of 17 characters, where position 9 (check digit) is a calculated number. To calculate the VIN, the World Manufacture Identifier (WMI) code will be required. You will receive the WMI code once the National Safety Mark has been issued.

Note: If your company intends to manufacture less than 1000 vehicles a year, a six character WMI will be issued and it will be used in positions 1,2,3 and 12,13,14 of the VIN. If your company intends to manufacture more than 1000 vehicles a year the WMI code, a three character WMI code will be issued and the WMI code will only be used in positions 1,2,3.

Cargo Carrying Capacity: means the mass that is equal to or less than the result obtained by subtracting from the gross vehicle weight rating the sum of

1. the unloaded vehicle mass,
    
2. the product obtained by multiplying the designated seating capacity by, in the case of a school bus, 55 kg or, in any other case, 70 kg, and
    
3. in the case of a vehicle having living or sanitary accommodations, the mass of its fresh water, hot water and propane tanks, but not its waste water tanks, when full.

Cargo-Carrying Capacity Calculation:

GVWR
Minus	Unloaded vehicle mass
Minus	The mass of its fresh water tanks
Minus	The mass of its hot water tanks
Minus	The mass of its propane tanks
Equal	Cargo-Carrying Capacity

TRANSPORT CANADA INTERNET NAVIGATION PAGE

1. Go to http://www.tc.gc.ca.
    
2. Then select Modes of Transportation, which is located on the left side of the page.
    
3. Then select the Road Transportation, located under the Browse By Modes function on the left side of the page.
    
4. Located under the Features Topics and Related Links on the right side of the page you will find links to the following:
    
   • Motor Vehicle Safety Act
   • Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations Note: The Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) are located under the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
     • Technical Standards Documents
     • Test Methods
   • Vehicle Importation
     • Pre-Clearance Programs
        
5. For more information on Road and Vehicle Safety, select the Road And Motor Vehicle Safety link, located under the Road Transportation link.
    
6. Then select the Safe Vehicles link, located under the Road And Motor Vehicle Safety function on the left side of the page.
    
   • Defect Investigation and Vehicle Recalls
   • Low Speed Vehicles
   • Motor Carriers
   • School Buses, Buses and Large Vans
   • Vehicle Importation
   • Vehicle Safety Features

Please have your Canadian importer submit your documents to:

Director
Motor Vehicle Regulation Enforcement
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation
Transport Canada
275 Slater Street, 17^th floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5

The following chart is intended to show the correlation between the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA), Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), Technical Standard Documents (TSD) and Test Methods (TM).

For complete the details, please consult the Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca

Date modified:

2010-03-17

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