New CPSC eFiling Requirements

The Consumer Protection Safety Commission is requiring electronic filing of Certificate of Compliance data effective July 8, 2026. UPS is prepared to help international shippers stay compliant.

What’s Changing

Since 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has required a Certificate of Compliance to be on file prior to import covered products. The Certificate would be provided, upon request, directly to CPSC or U.S. Customs. Mandatory electronic filing is not a change to what products and articles are subject to CPSC standards and regulations.

Beginning July 8, 2026, CPSC Certificate of Compliance data must be filed electronically with the Customs Entry for regulated consumer products. Importers must provide all the Certificate of Compliance data required for their Customs Broker to submit the CPSC Participating Government Agency (PGA) message set with the entry filing in ACE upon import into the US.

There will be two ways to submit data:

CPSC electronic filing is required regardless of the value of the shipment, entry, or goods. There is no low-value or direct-to-consumer exemption from filing CPSC certificate data for products subject to CPSC regulations.

Entry requirements for goods subject to CPSC have not and will not change; CPSC will simply collect Certificate of Compliance data electronically, as opposed to the previous requirement of having a copy of the certificate accompany the documents/goods upon import.

eFiling brings CPSC into alignment with other Participating Government Agencies who require submitting data at the time of entry in ACE (FDA, USDA, EPA, F&W, DEA, etc.) and will be subject to the same PGA submission fees.

FAQ

Does the July 2026 requirement apply to low value shipments?
Yes. CPSC electronic filing requirements apply regardless of shipment value, including low value and direct to consumer shipments. There is no de minimis exemption from CPSC certificate requirements for products subject to CPSC regulations.
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What products require CPSC Certificate of Compliance?

About 600 Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers will be flagged for possible eFiling, though the list is not necessarily inclusive of all products subject to CPSC regulations and standards. The CPSC list of HTS codes is provided below under additional resources. Some examples include: ATVs; durable infant or toddler products, such as baby carriages, cribs, and safety gates; children’s furniture, backpacks, and school supplies; bicycle helmets; bicycles and other electric-powered cycles; some clothing (sleepwear, outerwear, infant articles, potentially flammable adult clothing articles); drywall; fireworks; children’s jewelry; lighters; liquid nicotine; mattresses; pacifiers and rattles; rugs; toys; etc.

For questions about what products are subject to CPSC standards and regulations, CPSC recommends importers use the “regulatory robot” linked below.

What data elements will be submitted in the full PGA message set?
  1. Product ID (identification of the finished product: SKU, GTI number, or part number, etc.)
  2. Each CPSC rule to which the finished product has been certified
  3. Date when the finished product was manufactured
  4. Name and address where the finished product was manufactured, produced, or assembled
  5. Date when the finished product was most recently tested for compliance with the CPSC rule(s) cited
  6. Name, address, and contact information for the entity that conducted the testing
  7. Contact information for the importer or party maintaining test results and records
What data elements will be submitted in the reference PGA message set, and where can I find more information about using the product registry?
  1. Product ID Number – unique identifier for the product (SKU, part number, UPC, etc.)
  2. Version ID – this identifies the specific version of the applicable certificate of compliance
  3. Certifier ID – unique identifier created by the importer/certifying party
  4. More information about the product registry can be found below under additional resources.
Has CPSC advised of any instances when eFiling of Certificate of Compliance data is not required?

eFiling of a certificate is not required for noncommercial products sent from one consumer overseas to another consumer in the United States, such as a gift.

eFiling of a certificate is not required when the imported product is a component of a consumer product that is not packaged, sold, or held for sale to, or for use by, consumers, but rather the part will be used in further assembly or manufacturing in the United States.

What are the next steps I should take as an importer?
  1. Identify products currently subject to CPSC standards and regulations requiring CPSC certificates.
  2. Review data availability for all seven required fields.
  3. Determine whether to use the full PGA message set or the CPSC Product Registry.
  4. Begin internal planning with manufacturers, testing labs, suppliers, and brokers.
Who is responsible for compliance with the CPSC Certificate of Compliance requirements?

The Importer of Record (IOR) is ultimately responsible for compliance with CPSC Certificate of Compliance requirements, including ensuring required certificate data is accurate and electronically filed with the customs entry.

While manufacturers, suppliers, exporters, and testing laboratories typically generate the underlying certification and test data, regulatory accountability remains with the IOR at the time of import.

If UPS is acting as the IOR, then the shipment may be delayed until all required data is received.

If an exporter, seller, or platform acts as the Importer of Record, they assume full responsibility for CPSC compliance and eFiling obligations.

Is an exporter/seller/shipper able to store the data/certification electronically on the CPSC Registry?

Yes. There are two options.

  1. If they are the IOR, they can use their assigned number from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to open a registry account.
  2. They may also be invited to access the IOR’s registry to upload data on their behalf.
Will shipments be delayed or held if CPSC certificate data is missing or inaccurate?
Yes. Failure to submit required CPSC Certificate of Compliance data accurately and timely may result in entry delays, cargo holds, requests for additional information, refusal of admission, or enforcement action by CPSC or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What happens if product or test information changes after a certificate is created?
If product details, manufacturing locations, applicable regulations, or testing information change, the Certificate of Compliance must be updated and the revised information submitted electronically for future entries.
Will there be a fee for filing submissions for CPSC?
Yes. UPS Brokerage will assess the same PGA fee as is charged for other PGAs who require submitting data at the time of entry in ACE (FDA, USDA, EPA, F&W, DEA, etc.). Please refer to the UPS Rates and Service Guide for the current fee details.
How can I submit the required details for my UPS shipments?

Customers have multiple options to submit the CPSC-required information to UPS.

  • The UPS® Customs Detail API
  • UPS.com shipping
  • UPS WorldShip® Software (batch processing only)
  • Customers can also submit their parts catalog to UPS Brokerage. Please contact your UPS Salesperson for more details.

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