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Is CPSC eFiling in force for your entry?
Three start dates apply, by how the goods enter. Pick one and a date.
| How the goods enter | eFiling in force from | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Most imported regulated consumer products | 2026-07-08 | CPSC eFiling FAQ |
| Products entered from a Foreign Trade Zone for consumption or warehousing | 2027-01-08 | CPSC eFiling FAQ |
| Mail shipments, filed with Entry Type 13 | 2027-01-20 | CPSC mail guidance, 2026-10-20 |
| De minimis (Section 321) shipments | No separate date: no exemption | CPSC eFiling FAQ |
- The dates decide whether certificate data has to travel electronically with the entry. They do not decide whether a product needs a certificate: that comes from the rules that cover the product.
- CPSC's FAQ says the agency does not, at this time, intend to ask CBP to deny entry solely for failure to eFile, and that the entry system initially sends warnings for missing data.
- Next: look up the HTS code to see whether CPSC flags it.
Questions
When does CPSC eFiling start for Foreign Trade Zone entries?
January 8, 2027. CPSC's FAQ gives July 8, 2026 for most imported consumer products and January 8, 2027 for products entered from a Foreign Trade Zone.
When do mail shipments need CPSC eFiling?
CPSC's guidance dated 2026-10-20 says eFiled certificates are required for mail shipments beginning January 20, 2027, by Full or Reference Message Set, using Entry Type 13.