MEXICO: TYRES The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.96.361. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: Mexico. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Communications and Transport. Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above: 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Tyres. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft Mexican Official Standard NOM-016-SCT2-1996, Rubber Industry-Lorry Tyres-Specifications and Test Methods (20 pages). 6. Description of content: The Standard establishes the specifications and test methods for new tyres used on light trucks, vans, heavy lorries, buses and trailers for road use marketed in Mexico. 7. Objective and rationale: Safety. 8. Relevant documents: Diario Oficial de la Federacion (Official Journal) of 9 September 1996. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined. 10. Final date for comments: 9 December 1996. (289)

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