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International Import and Export

A variety of laws and regulations govern import and export requirements of materials which may pose a risk to human health and the environment. EPA works with the states, other federal agencies, and foreign governments to ensure compliance with laws governing the import and export of many of these materials.

Information on these legal requirements and other information on imports and exports may be found below.

Vehicles, engines, and engine-driven equipment
- Small non-road engines

Fuels and fuel additives: registration and health effects testing

Ozone depleting substances
- Importing bulk ozone depleting substances into the United States
- Nonessential product bans

Chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- TSCA Compliance
- TSCA Import and Export Requirements
Pesticides, including pesticide residue on foods
- FIFRA Compliance
- International activities

Scrap metal
- Radiation protection: international response
- International recommendations on monitoring and response procedures for radioactive scrap metal (PDF) (52 pp, 2MB, About PDF)

Additional information:

Draft Guidance for Industry Good Importer Practices
Interagency Working Group on Import Safety
BorderCenter.org can help you deal with environmental issues involved with the import and export of materials and wastes.

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