The Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) (15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.) governs the importation into the customs territory of the United States of a chemical substance in bulk form or as part of a mixture, and articles containing a chemical substance or mixture. Such importations are also governed by these regulations which are issued under the authority of section 13(b) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. § 2612(b)).

Terms Used In 19 CFR 12.118

  • United States: includes all territories and possessions of the United States, except the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, Johnston Island, and the island of Guam. See 19 CFR 134.1

[CBP Dec. 16-28, 81 FR 94985, Dec. 27, 2016]