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October 2024, question 65

Entry / Entry Summary · Restricted merchandise and intellectual property

Which of the following statements best describes the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?

  1. The TSCA governs the importation into the customs territory of the U.S. of food, drugs, devices, cosmetics, and tobacco products.
  2. The TSCA governs the manufacturing, production, and distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in the U.S. and articles containing controlled dangerous substances.
  3. The TSCA governs the importation into the customs territory of the U.S. of a chemical substance in bulk form or as part of a mixture, and articles containing a chemical substance or mixture.
  4. The TSCA governs the importation into the customs territory of the U.S. of pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and devices related to such substances.
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CBP's answer: C. C: The TSCA governs the importation into the customs territory of the U.S. of a chemical substance in bulk form or as part of a mixture, and articles containing a chemical substance or mixture.

The TSCA governs the importation into the customs territory of a chemical substance in bulk form or as part of a mixture, and articles containing a chemical substance or mixture (C). Food and drugs, controlled substances and pesticides are covered by other laws.

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 19 CFR 12.118

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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 12.118

Question and key from CBP's October 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).