TSCA Certification Filing Still Required Prior to Release for FAST, BRASS Programs, CBP Says
Importers and brokers that bring in chemicals subject to Toxic Substance Control Act regulations and participate in CBP's expedited release programs can use the Document Image System to submit certification information, CBP said in a CSMS message (here). Recent changes…
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to TSCA regulations that went into effect March 21 (see 1701250080) eliminated the ability to use blanket certifications for imports covered by TSCA, including for participants in the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) and Border Release Advance Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) expedited release programs. Still "the requirement to submit TSCA certification prior to cargo release remains intact" for such programs, it said. "Importers and brokers can meet this requirement by uploading the required certification and certifier information through DIS (code EPA 06), associated to the bill of lading" or "by submitting the certification and certifier information in paper format." The Northern Border Customs Brokers Association raised concerns with the effects of ending blanket certifications on expedited release programs in comments on CBP's proposal last year (see 1609300031).