The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) of Certificate of Compliance data for imported consumer products beginning July 8, 2026.
The new requirement affects products regulated by the CPSC and applies to approximately 600 HTS classifications identified by the CPSC as likely to contain products subject to mandatory safety standards. Importers should review their product classifications and compliance obligations now to ensure readiness before the implementation date.
What Is Changing?
Beginning July 8, 2026, entries involving affected products must include either:
- Required Certificate of Compliance (COC) data; or
- A valid disclaimer indicating the product is not subject to CPSC certification requirements.
Entries flagged for this new requirement cannot be processed unless the appropriate certificate data or disclaimer is transmitted by the customs broker at the time of entry.
Are Your Shipments Ready for the New CPSC eFiling Requirements?
Importers should take the following steps to prepare:
- Review imported products and applicable HTS classifications.
- Determine whether products are subject to CPSC certification requirements.
- Establish processes for maintaining and providing required certificate data.
- Coordinate with your customs broker to ensure compliance before the implementation date.
- Review the CPSC eFiling Program Overview and available guidance materials.
Not Sure If Your Products Are Affected?
While the CPSC has published a list of approximately 600 HTS classifications likely to include regulated products, importers remain responsible for determining whether their products require certification, regardless of whether a specific HTS code appears on the published list.
If you’re uncertain whether your products are impacted, we recommend reviewing the available CPSC guidance and consulting with your customs broker prior to July 8, 2026.
Need Help Preparing for July 8?
If you’re unsure whether your products are affected or have questions about certificate requirements, compliance obligations, or customs entry procedures, get in touch with a Dimerco specialist.