Amazon Requires Electronic Declaration of CPSC Compliance Certificates for Imported Consumer Goods
On July 8, Amazon mandated that sellers of imported consumer goods submit electronic declarations of CPSC compliance certificates. Goods that fail to provide the required compliance data will face customs holds and delays in warehousing, necessitating seller compliance throughout the supply chain to ensure timely logistics.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective July 8
- 2Involves imported consumer goods regulated by CPSC
- 3Requires electronic declaration of seven compliance data points
What happened?
Starting from July 8, 2026, all finished products imported into the U.S. and regulated by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) must have their compliance certificate data electronically declared at entry. This includes seven key pieces of information: product ID, manufacturing date, testing laboratory, etc. Non-compliant goods will face severe border delays.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Compliance costs are rising; sellers must immediately verify if their products are regulated by the CPSC and confirm the electronic declaration process with freight forwarders or customs brokers to avoid goods being held up.