No. Underlying product testing and manufacturing standards are unchanged — only the certificate filing method is new.
Starting July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requires electronic filing of Certificates of Compliance for regulated consumer products entering the United States. If your business exports finished consumer products — toys, apparel, electronics, homeware, and more — to U.S. buyers, this regulatory shift changes how your shipments clear customs.
What is CPSC eFiling?
Previously, importers could simply retain Certificates of Compliance (CPC for children's products, GCC for general consumer products) on file. Under the new rule, certificate data must be actively transmitted to U.S. Customs through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) at the time of entry, using one of three accepted data formats.
Why This Matters for Vietnamese Exporters
Vietnam is a major sourcing hub for U.S.-bound consumer goods. Approximately 600 HTS codes are now flagged to automatically trigger CPSC review — meaning many product categories long used to consolidated, informal clearance will now require separate, formal entry with complete certificate data attached.
Three Ways to Comply
- Product Registry — Preload certificate details into the CPSC Product Registry and provide Product ID, Certifier ID, and Version ID at entry.
- Full Certificate Data — Provide the 7 required data elements or a copy of the CPC/GCC with the shipment.
- Disclaimer — Where applicable, declare disclaimer A or B with the correct Intended Use Code.
Action Checklist
- Register a CPSC Product Registry business account (recommended for most importers)
- Audit your SKUs against the CPSC flagged HTS list
- Confirm current, accurate testing and manufacturing documentation for each product
- Set up Power of Attorney for shipments over $5,000 USD
- Talk to your DHL Express account representative before July 8, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipments with incomplete data risk delay, return-to-origin, or being held for examination by U.S. authorities.
The Importer of Record (IOR) is legally responsible for the accuracy of certificate data submitted to CPSC.
Our trade compliance and customer service teams can help you understand which of your products are affected and how to prepare. Contact your DHL Express account representative today.
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