Regulatory Requirements for Importers to Participate in the Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers (TPEM)
Applicable regulations for all importers:
- 40 CFR Part 1039.625
Contains Tier 4 TPEM regulations, including allowances and timeframe. - 40 CFR Part 1039.626
Contains provisions applicable to importers of TPEM equipment.
Equipment Manufacturers that Import their TPEM Equipment
Equipment manufacturers that import their TPEM equipment into the U.S:
- Must comply with:
Regulatory requirements for equipment manufacturers - Must comply with:
Notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements - Must also post a bond or apply for a bond waiver (annually)
Learn more about: Bonding requirements
Companies Importing Equipment Exempted under a Foreign Manufacturer's Valid Allowance
Companies that import TPEM equipment into the U.S. but do not manufacture equipment do not qualify to participate in TPEM on their own. They can only import equipment exempted under a foreign manufacturer’s valid allowance.
Annual reporting requirements:
- Are different from those of equipment manufacturers.
- In addition to their own notification and annual reports, importers must submit required notifications and reports on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer(s) and track that allowance limits are not exceeded.
- Learn more about: Notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements
Importers in this category must also post a bond or apply for a bond waiver.
- Learn more about: Bonding requirements