What is a TSCA statement?

A TSCA certificate is a self-declaration document to show customs that all chemical substances imported into the United States either comply with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TCSA) at the time of import (positive certification) or not subject to TSCA requirements (negative certification).

How do I fill out a TSCA form?

Provide your name, signature, date, title address and phone number in the applicable boxes at the bottom of the form. You as the importer are responsible for this certification form. Prior to the shipment, you will fill out this form and send a copy to the shipper to include with the import documentation.

What items are subject to TSCA?

Toxic substances subject to TSCA regulation include PCBs, asbestos, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and certain hexavalent chromium compounds. Operations at Federal facilities typically involve management of toxic substances regulated under TSCA.

What chemicals are exempt from TSCA?

Drugs, cosmetics, foods, food additives, pesticides, and nuclear materials are exempt from TSCA. Learn more about TSCA. TSCA gives EPA authority to take specific measures to assess chemical substances and mixtures, and protect against unreasonable risks to human health and the environment from existing chemicals.

Who is responsible for TSCA?

TSCA is a federal program that is not delegated to the states. No one federal agency has sole responsibility for enforcing chemical import and export rules. EPA, DOT, and the U.S. Customs Service have enforcement authority, but their enforcement authority varies depending on the chemical being imported or exported.

What does it mean if a chemical is on the TSCA list?

Toxic Substances Control Act
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory contains all existing chemical substances manufactured, processed, or imported in the United States that do not qualify for an exemption or exclusion under TSCA. This may be your starting place for interaction with EPA on TSCA regulatory matters.

How do I submit a TSCA form to Fedex?

[email protected]. The shipment’s air waybill number should be included in the subject- line of the email. blocks below the three columns is OPTIONAL, but the customer’s details are required in order to update or create the customer’s profile. Once completed, the annual version can be sent to [email protected].

What is TSCA 12b?

TSCA section 12(b) requires any person who exports or intends to export a chemical substance or mixture to notify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of such exportation if actions have been taken under TSCA with respect to that chemical substance or mixture.

What is TSCA compliance assistance?

Explanation: The TSCA compliance assistance program provides businesses, federal facilities, local governments and tribes with tools helps to meet environmental regulatory requirements and also assists on disposal of toxins.

What is the TSCA inventory list?

The TSCA Inventory is a list of more than 80,000 chemicals in commercial production and use in the United States. In response to PMNs, EPA conducts a review to determine possible adverse human health and environmental effects of the “new” chemical.

How does the TSCA Work?

TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon and lead-based paint. Require, under Section 4, testing of chemicals by manufacturers, importers, and processors where risks or exposures of concern are found.

What does TSCA active mean?

Substances designated as “active” on TSCA inventory can be manufactured, imported or processed without any notifications. Substances designated as “inactive” on TSCA inventory must be notified to the US EPA via Notice of Activity Form (NOA-B) 90 days prior to planned manufacture, import or processing.

Can you send an invoice with a TSCA certification?

For electronic entries filed under the RLF and EIP programs, Customs and EPA will accept the TSCA certification in the transmission of the electronic invoice as meeting the TSCA certification requirement if completed as instructed below. Entries filed in paper format shall continue to be required to follow current policy.

What do you need to know about TSCA Title VI?

Under the TSCA Title VI regulation, importers must also: Keep Records. Take reasonable precautions by retaining, for three years, bills of lading, invoices, or comparable documents that include a written statement from the supplier that the composite wood products (or component parts/finished goods) are TSCA Title VI compliant.

When do I have to pay a TSCA fee?

Fee payments are due within 120 days of publishing the final scope of an EPA-initiated risk evaluation. Fees for EPA-initiated risk evaluations under TSCA section 6 will be invoiced electronically by EPA.

How can I request a search of my TSCA inventory?

A manufacturer or importer can request that EPA search the TSCA Confidential Inventory by filing a bona fide intent request (BFI Request). A BFI Request is a letter submitted to EPA by a manufacturer or importer asking EPA to search the TSCA Confidential Inventory.

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