• Specific TSCA section 8 rules apply to importers.

Section 8 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require persons that manufacture (includes import), process, and distribute in commerce TSCA-covered chemical substances and mixtures to keep certain records and report certain information to EPA. Specific TSCA section 8 rules (and implementing policy documents in the case of section 8(e)) that apply to importers include:

• TSCA Section 8(a) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) – See 40 CFR 711.
• TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Reporting (PAIR) Rule – See 40 CFR 712.
• TSCA Section 8(a) Chemical Specific Recordkeeping and Reporting Rules – See 40 CFR 704 Subpart B. This subpart includes several chemicals. Asbestos, found at 704.180, has a data submission period beginning February 24, 2024, and ending May 24, 2024.
• TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Data – See 40 CFR 705. For all reporters submitting information pursuant to 40 CFR 705.15 and 705.18(b) (research and development), the submission period begins on April 13, 2026, and lasts for six months: April 13, 2026, through October 13, 2026. For any reporter who is reporting pursuant to 40 CFR 705.18(a) (article importers), and is also considered a small manufacturer , the submission period begins on April 13, 2026, and lasts for 12 months: April 13, 2026, through April 13, 2027.
• TSCA Section 8(b)(10)(D) Mercury Reporting – See 40 CFR 713. Reporting is done by July 1 every three years (specifically, 2022, 2025, 2028, etc.)
• TSCA Section 8(c) Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions Recordkeeping and Reporting Rule – See 40 CFR 717.
• TSCA Section 8(d) Unpublished Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule – See 40 CFR 716.
• TSCA Section 8(e) Substantial Risk Information Reporting Requirement (Statutory Provision) – See implementing Policy Statement (43 FR 11110, March 16, 1978), as well as the TSCA Section 8(e) Reporting Guide dated June 1991 (available in hard copy from the TSCA Hotline).