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CPSC eFiling mandatory from 8 july: what US importers and their export partners must do now

A major compliance deadline is approaching for anyone importing consumer products into the United States.

From 8 July 2026, electronic filing of product certificate data becomes mandatory and shipments that arrive without the right data in place face delays, holds, and refusal of customs clearance.

What is CPSC eFiling?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has introduced mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) of Certificates of Compliance for regulated consumer products entering the United States.

Until now, importers held paper or PDF certificates and produced them on request. From 8 July 2026, that changes. Certificate data must be submitted electronically to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through its Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) at the time of entry, for every regulated shipment, including de minimis consignments.

Who is affected?

The requirement applies to all imported finished consumer products that already require a Certificate of Compliance under CPSC rules which includes:

  • Children's products requiring a Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
  • General-use products covered by a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
  • Any product subject to a mandatory CPSC safety standard, ban, or regulation

What data must be filed?

Importers have two filing methods to choose from.

Method 1: Full PGA Message Set (per-shipment)
Submit all required certificate data elements directly in ACE for each entry. The seven required elements are:

  • Product identifier (e.g. GTIN or SKU)
  • Each applicable CPSC safety rule
  • Date and place of manufacture
  • Name and address of the manufacturer, producer, or assembler
  • Date and location of most recent compliance testing
  • Name and address of the testing laboratory
  • Contact information for the party maintaining test records

This method suits importers with a limited range of CPSC-regulated products or those who do not import the same product repeatedly.

Method 2: Reference PGA Message Set (via Product Registry)
Pre-register product certificate data in the CPSC Product Registry. At the time of import, the customs broker submits just three data elements: The Certifier ID, the Product ID, and the Certificate Version ID.

This method significantly streamlines clearance and is recommended for importers who bring in the same regulated products on a regular basis.

Four Steps to Prepare Before 8 July

  1. Audit your imported product range
    Identify every SKU that falls under CPSC jurisdiction.
  2. Register with the CPSC Product Registry
    Self-registration is open now at efiling.saferproducts.gov.
  3. Verify your certificates of compliance
    Existing certificates must contain all required data elements.
  4. Brief your customs broker
    Your broker will submit the PGA message set in ACE on your behalf.

Exporters should work with their U.S. Customers

The compliance obligation sits with the U.S. importer, but the information needed to meet it often sits with the exporter. If you supply products to U.S. buyers, their ability to comply depends on what you provide them.

If we consider the fashion sector, as an example, eFiling requirements would include flammability standards, chemical safety compliance, labelling requirements, and test and certification documentation.

The key point is that the exporter holds much of this data and their U.S. customer needs it in a structured, electronic-ready format before each shipment arrives.

Confirm with your U.S. customer which of your products fall under CPSC rules and Share compliance documentation proactively, building the data exchange into your standard shipping process.

Whether you're a US importer managing compliance across multiple product lines, or a UK or EU exporter supporting your US customers, Logicall can help. Our team works across borders to ensure the right data is in place before your shipment arrives at port.

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