If your product has a processor, a switching power supply or a radio, the US Federal Communications Commission regulates it. Radio devices need FCC Certification, which gives them a public FCC ID. Most other digital devices can use the lighter Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC). PCN picks the right route, books the lab and files with the TCB, so you don’t lose weeks going back and forth.
| FCC Certification (FCC ID) | Required for intentional radiators: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, RFID and cellular. Test report reviewed by a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB), and the grant is published on the FCC database. |
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| Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity | Available for many unintentional radiators such as PCs, peripherals, power supplies and LED drivers. Testing is done by a competent lab, and a US-based responsible party keeps the records. |
| Rule parts we see most | Part 15B (digital devices), 15C (low-power transmitters), 15E (5 GHz Wi-Fi), and Parts 22/24/27 (cellular) |
| Validity | No expiry while the design stays the same; changes may need a permissive change |
Not directly, because US limits and test methods differ. They do help us plan a shorter US test programme.
Usually you still need Part 15B testing of the finished product, and the host label must show “Contains FCC ID” with the module’s ID, following the module’s grant conditions.
No. It remains valid as long as the product isn’t modified in a way that affects compliance.
Typically 2–4 weeks for SDoC and 3–6 weeks for Certification, depending on lab slots and TCB queries.
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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