{"id":6172,"date":"2026-07-09T17:53:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siships.com\/blog\/?p=6172"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:12:21","slug":"cpsc-efiling-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siships.com\/blog\/cpsc-efiling-update\/","title":{"rendered":"CPSC eFiling Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>What Importers Need to Know About New Certificate Requirements<\/h2>\n

Importers of regulated consumer products now have another important compliance requirement to manage. As of July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission began implementing mandatory eFiling <\/a><\/span>for Certificates of Compliance for most regulated imported consumer products. For companies bringing products into the United States, this means certain certificate data must be filed electronically as part of the import process.<\/span><\/p>\n

This update is especially important because CPSC eFiling is not limited to toys. While children\u2019s products are often the first category importers think of when they hear \u201cCPSC,\u201d the new eFiling requirements may apply to a much broader range of consumer goods, including bicycles, clothing, button cell and coin batteries, and even lawnmowers. (The full list can be accessed here.<\/a><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n

For importers, the key takeaway is simple: if your product is subject to a CPSC rule, requires certification, you may now need to electronically file the required certificate data before your goods can move smoothly through the import process.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Sheltered International Can Help<\/h3>\n

Sheltered International can manage CPSC eFiling on your behalf as part of the import and customs brokerage process. To do this, importers will need to register their account in the CPSC eFiling portal <\/a><\/span>and then invite Sheltered International as a designated user or trade partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sheltered\u2019s ID is: ops@siships.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Once access is set up, our team can help coordinate the filing process, review the required data elements, and support your shipment through customs clearance. This is especially helpful for importers managing multiple product categories or consumer goods that may fall under CPSC oversight.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is CPSC eFiling?<\/h3>\n

CPSC eFiling is the electronic submission of certificate information for imported products that are subject to CPSC certification requirements. Instead of relying only on paper certificates or internal compliance files, importers must provide specific certificate data electronically through the import entry process or through the CPSC Product Registry<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal is to give CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection better visibility into regulated consumer products entering the country. By having certificate data available electronically, CPSC can more efficiently identify high-risk shipments while allowing compliant importers to move legitimate goods through the process with fewer unnecessary delays.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Examples of product categories included in the CPSC guidance include:<\/span><\/p>\n