### Question
How is the term low-volume manufacturer defined?


### Answer
The term **low-volume manufacturer** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7525* as the following:

> a motor vehicle manufacturer, other than a person who is registered as an importer under section 30141 of title 49, whose annual worldwide production, including by a parent or subsidiary of the manufacturer, if applicable, is not more than 5,000 motor vehicles

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7525*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MOVING SOURCES > Part A-Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards**

