Amazon Mandates Submission of CPSC Electronic Compliance Certificates Starting July
Amazon has notified sellers that starting July 8, all imported consumer products regulated by the CPSC must complete GCC/CPC electronic compliance certificate declarations before customs clearance, or face shipment rejection or delays.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective date: July 8, 2026
- 2Regulatory agency: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- 3Requirement: Mandatory electronic declaration of GCC/CPC certificates
What happened?
Amazon US has issued a compliance notice requiring that starting July 8, 2026, all imported consumer products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission must complete the electronic declaration of GCC/CPC certificates before reaching U.S. customs, or face clearance risks. Relevant sellers need to prepare the necessary documents in advance to ensure compliance with the new regulations and avoid potential losses.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers should quickly check and update product compliance certificates to ensure electronic declarations are completed before the deadline, avoiding potential hold-ups or rejections. Continuing to use outdated compliance processes may expose them to competitive risks of cargo not being cleared. Top priority action: Immediately organize the electronic declaration documents for product GCC/CPC certificates.