Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) eFiling: Effective July 8, 2026

The Consumer Product Safety Commission will require e-Filing effective July 8, 2026.

At this point, obtaining an account with CPSC is still in a voluntary stage, but Thunderbolt Global Logistics, LLC highly recommends all importers to research if their products require CPSC eFiling per applicable U.S. Harmonized Tariff (HTS) numbers. The tariff numbers can be checked using CPSC’s Regulatory Robot Tool on www.CPSC.gov/eFiling. There are currently approximately 600 HTS codes that are flagged and require CPSC eFiling.

Importers are ultimately responsible for product certification; therefore, importers maintain the responsibility for complying with eFiling. Importers must know which of their import products require safety certificates, regardless of the HTS code’s inclusion on the list. The list can and will change throughout time. It is best for an importer to consistently check the HTS list to confirm if CPSC e-Filing applies to an importer’s product tariff number.

Importers need to self-register and create a Business Account by visiting CPSC’s website. The registry uses an invitation-based system that enables importers to invite their trade partners such as Customs brokers, suppliers, test laboratories, etc. to access and collaborate on certificate data. CPSC recommends importers to review eFiling Quick Start Guide to better understand the eFiling requirements for importers and the corresponding roles and responsibilities across trade partners. After the importer creates a Business Account, the importer can invite additional users from trade partner organizations. (Please note Thunderbolt Global Logistics, LLC will not be able to access an importer’s account with CPSC unless we are invited as a trade partner by the importer.)

The below webinar can assist importers when applying for an account with CPSC for eFiling.

CPSC Webinar | eFiling Is 6 Months Away

Additional useful pertinent information items are listed below:

-eFiling Document Library on CPSC.gov
-The Product Registry is a secure web application where importers can store Certificate of Compliance
data
-www.CPSC.gov/eFiling
-Sign up for the eFiling Mailing List -eFilingSupport@CPSC.gov
-CPSC Product Registry Training Videos
CPSC Product Registry | CPSC.gov
eFiling – CPSC’s Modern Approach for Filing Certificate Data | CPSC.gov
eFiling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | CPSC.gov
Regulatory Robot
Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
General Certificates of Conformity (GCC)

Thunderbolt Global Logistics, LLC requests all importers to let us know if they obtain an account with CPSC for eFiling.

Best Regards,

The Compliance Department
Thunderbolt Global Logistics, LLC