eFiling will become mandatory for most importers on 7/8/2026
In May 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) officially opened self-registration for the voluntary stage of its eFiling program. eFiling allows importers to electronically submit certain data elements from a certificate of compliance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via a Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set.
What you need to know:
• The eFiling system will become mandatory on July 8, 2026, for CPSC regulated imports.
• Participation is currently optional, but we highly recommend signing up during the voluntary stage as it will allow you to familiarize yourself with the eFiling system.
• This change will impact many industries. Even if you choose not to participate in the voluntary stage, it is crucial to identify which products will be impacted and ensure they meet CPSC compliance standards prior to the mandatory implementation date.
• Ensure all affected products are compliant and adequately tested by using CPSC’s Regulatory Robot: Welcome to CPSC’s Regulatory Robot!
Benefits of early participation:
• Gain access to training materials, support resources, and the opportunity to test internal systems before the mandate takes effect.
• Can offer real-time feedback, potentially shaping system enhancements and future updates.
Check out these resources for more information:
• Attend virtual office hours to get your eFiling program questions answered. The next office hours panel discussion is TODAY September 24, 2025 at 2:00–3:00 PM EST. Sign up here: CPSC’s eFiling Team Will Host A Virtual Office Hours Session | CPSC.gov
• Subscribe to CPSC’s quarterly eFiling newsletter for updates, guidance, and resources. Sign up for future editions
• View FAQs and learn more about eFiling on the CPSC website. eFiling – CPSC’s Modern Approach for Filing Certificate Data | CPSC.gov
Ready to join the voluntary stage?
• Register here: CPSC Product Registry | CPSC.gov
• Voluntary registration is limited to 2,000 participants and will close as soon as that cap is reached.
Due to the rapidly changing application and modifications of duty rates, please note that Deringer is not responsible for coordinating the timing of U.S. entry and imposed tariff rates.
