CPSC eFiling is now required for regulated consumer-product imports
From 8 July 2026, importers of regulated products that require certification must submit certificate data electronically when the goods enter the United States.
- Who this affects
- Importers of consumer products that require CPSC certification.
- What you should do
- Check each SKU, keep the correct certificate data and confirm how the US importer or broker will file it.
- Current status
- 8 July 2026
- Last checked
- 16 Aug 2026
- Official source
- Open the primary source ↗
What changed?
From 8 July 2026, CPSC eFiling is in effect for most imported consumer products that are already subject to a US product-safety certification requirement. For e-commerce brands, this means the required safety-certificate data must be filed electronically with US Customs when the goods enter the country.
CPSC says eFiling modernises how existing certificate information is transmitted; it does not create a new testing requirement. The obligation depends on whether the individual product is regulated and requires certification.
Products to check
Scott’s original post highlighted the following examples as products that businesses should review. Inclusion in this list does not automatically mean every product in the category is regulated—the precise requirements depend on the product and the CPSC rules that apply to it.
- Clothing
- Toys
- Children’s footwear
- Pacifiers
- Children’s furniture
- Strollers and carriages
- Rugs
- Bicycle helmets
- Electrical or battery-related products
CPC or GCC?
Children’s products intended for ages 12 and under may need a Children’s Product Certificate, usually called a CPC. Some regulated adult or general-use products may need a General Certificate of Conformity, usually called a GCC. Check each SKU against current CPSC guidance rather than relying on the category name alone.
What e-commerce brands should do now
- Review the full SKU range.
- Check which individual products fall under CPSC rules.
- Make sure the required testing and certificates are in place.
- Confirm with the US importer and customs broker how the compliance data will be submitted for customs clearance.
- Check product identifiers, applicable rules, manufacture and testing details, and the contact maintaining the test records.
- Do not assume a low-value or de minimis shipment is outside the requirement.