Importing or Exporting Chemical Substances under TSCA
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Electronic Filing of TSCA Import Certification
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a final rule on December 27, 2016, which establishes the option of filing TSCA import certification statements electronically through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Read the Federal Register notice. The effective date was March 21, 2017. Learn more.
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Need information on how to comply with TSCA import certification requirements?
Basic Information on TSCA Import-Export Requirements
TSCA Requirements for Importing Chemicals
Laws and Regulations
Import certification under TSCA
- Section 13 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 U.S.C. 2612)
- 40 CFR 707 Subpart D (US EPA Policy)
- 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127 (US Customs & Border Protection Regulations)
Export notification under TSCA
Requirements for Specific Chemicals
Section 6 of TSCA contains special import and export requirements for certain chemicals like PCBs, mercury, asbestos, and lead. Learn more about import-export requirements for specific chemicals.
Related Information
Need Help?
The TSCA Hotline can answer general questions about import-export requirements.
- Call the TSCA Hotline at 202-554-1404
- Email the TSCA Hotline at TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov