US buyers of toys, baby products, children’s apparel, furniture and many household goods now ask for more than a test report. Since 8 July 2026, importers must eFile certificate data with US Customs. Children’s products need a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) based on tests at a CPSC-accepted lab. PCN gets your products and paperwork ready.
| CPC | Children’s products (12 and under), third-party tested at a CPSC-accepted lab (CPSIA, ASTM F963 and others) |
|---|---|
| GCC | General-use products subject to CPSC rules, based on a reasonable testing programme |
| eFiling | Mandatory from 8 July 2026 in CBP ACE (full data or a CPSC Product Registry reference) |
| Tracking labels | Permanent tracking information on children’s products and packaging |
A CPC is for children’s products and needs a CPSC-accepted lab. A GCC covers general-use products under CPSC rules.
Certificate data must now be eFiled with US Customs at import.
Yes, if it is CPSC-accepted for the required tests.
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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