WTO notification · TBT
Dominican RepublicUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force
TECHNICAL REGULATION ON THE HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION HELMETS FOR MOTORCYCLE AND THREE AND FOUR-WHEELED CABLESS VEHICLE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.
NORMATIVA TÉCNICA SOBRE EL ESTÁNDAR HOMOLOGADO DE LOS CASCOS DE PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL DE CONDUCTORES Y PASAJEROS DE MOTOCICLETAS Y VEHÍCULOS SIN CABINA DE TRES Y CUATRO RUEDAS.
The Dominican Republic issued an addendum on 18 November 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/DOM/245. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 30 June 2025. The comment period closed on 29 August 2025.
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MOTOR VEHICLES, TRACTORS, CYCLES AND OTHER LAND VEHICLES, THEIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES (HS code(s): 87); Head protective equipment (ICS code(s): 13.340.20)
VEHÍCULOS AUTOMÓVILES, TRACTORES, VELOCÍPEDOS Y DEMÁS VEHÍCULOS TERRESTRES, SUS PARTES Y ACCESORIOS (Código(s) del SA: 87); Equipo de protección de la cabeza (Código(s) de la ICS: 13.340.20)
The comment period closed on 29 August 2025. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/DOM/245/Add.1; it can take them up with the Dominican Republic.
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Technical Regulations on the approved standard for personal protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and three- and four-wheeled vehicles without cabs
__________1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.
Definitions Specifications general specifications of the protective helmet Accepted protective helmet modalities General rules for the use of the protective helmet Road safety campaign Sanctions Adaptations
Definiciones Especificaciones generales del casco protector Modalidades de casco protector aceptados Normas generales de uso del casco protector Campaña de seguridad vial Sanciones Adaptaciones
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AddendumG/TBT/N/DOM/245/Add.1
Technical Regulations on the approved standard for personal protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and three- and four-wheeled vehicles without cabs
__________1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/DOM/245
Comment deadline: Closed on 29 August 2025
TECHNICAL REGULATION ON THE HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION HELMETS FOR MOTORCYCLE AND THREE AND FOUR-WHEELED CABLESS VEHICLE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.
NORMATIVA TÉCNICA SOBRE EL ESTÁNDAR HOMOLOGADO DE LOS CASCOS DE PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL DE CONDUCTORES Y PASAJEROS DE MOTOCICLETAS Y VEHÍCULOS SIN CABINA DE TRES Y CUATRO RUEDAS.
Definitions Specifications general specifications of the protective helmet Accepted protective helmet modalities General rules for the use of the protective helmet Road safety campaign Sanctions Adaptations
Definiciones Especificaciones generales del casco protector Modalidades de casco protector aceptados Normas generales de uso del casco protector Campaña de seguridad vial Sanciones Adaptaciones
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Symbol: G/TBT/N/DOM/241/Add.1Comment period closed
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