If you export plywood, doors, cabinets or wooden furniture to the US, the EPA’s TSCA Title VI formaldehyde rules apply to every composite wood panel in the product. Panels must be certified by an EPA-recognised Third-Party Certifier and labelled, and importers must certify compliance at entry. PCN guides mills through certification and helps furniture makers organise supplier records.
| Rule | 40 CFR Part 770 (EPA) |
|---|---|
| Limits | Hardwood plywood 0.05 ppm · MDF 0.11 · thin MDF 0.13 · particleboard 0.09 |
| Certification | EPA-recognised TPC with quarterly and QC testing |
| Labels | “TSCA Title VI compliant” on panels and finished goods or packaging |
| Records | Kept at least 3 years; importer TSCA certification at entry |
Yes. Finished goods containing composite wood must use compliant panels and be labelled.
No. TSCA Title VI labels are required for the US market.
At least three years.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
Send your product name, HS code and destination. Our Delhi team will confirm the route, testing and timeline within 48 hours.
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