§ 30144. Importing motor vehicles on a temporary basis

• (a) Section 30112(a) of this title does not apply to a motor vehicle imported on a temporary basis for personal use by an individual who is a member of—
  • (1)
    • (A) the personnel of the government of a foreign country on assignment in the United States or a member of the Secretariat of a public international organization designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act ( 22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.); and
    • (B) the class of individuals for whom the Secretary of State has authorized free importation of motor vehicles; or
  • (2) the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States.
• (b) The Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary of the Treasury may require verification, that the Secretary of Transportation considers appropriate, that an individual is a member described under subsection (a) of this section. The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that a motor vehicle imported under this section will be exported (at no cost to the United States Government) or abandoned to the Government when the individual no longer—
  • (1) resides in the United States; and
  • (2) is a member described under subsection (a) of this section.
• (c) A motor vehicle imported under this section may not be sold when in the United States.