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Consumer Electronics → United States

Requires FCC (electronics) + FDA (food-contact/medical) + state sales tax

Lead time 2-6 weeks
Cost range $1,000-5,000
HS code 8517
Duty rate 0%
VAT / tax 0-10.25% (State sales tax)

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 7260.2-2026 GB/T 不间断电源系统(UPS) 第2部分:电磁兼容性(EMC)要求 2026
GB/T 31723.406-2026 GB/T 金属电缆和其他无源元件试验方法 第4-6部分:电磁兼容 表面转移阻抗 线注入法 2026
GB/T 28859-2025 GB/T 电子封装用环氧粉末包封料 2025
GB/T 20130-2025 GB/T 自屏蔽电子束辐射加工装置 2025
GB/T 18039.11-2025 GB/T 电磁兼容 环境 第11部分:HEMP环境分类 2025
GB/T 14392.2-2025 GB/T 国际贸易单证样式 第2部分:电子单证 2025
GB/T 44554.4-2025 GB/T 电子凭证入账要求 第4部分:银行电子回单 2025
GB/T 44554.3-2025 GB/T 电子凭证入账要求 第3部分:财政电子票据 2025

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
FCC certification Electronics require FCC Part 15/18 Conditional
FDA registration Food-contact materials must comply with FDA 21 CFR Conditional
CPC certificate Children's products require a Children's Product Certificate Conditional
UL certification UL safety certification required for some products Conditional
State sales tax State sales tax permit required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is FDA registration required?
Depends on the product. Food-contact materials, cosmetics and medical devices require FDA; others do not.
How much does FCC certification cost?
Standard electronics $1,000-3,000; wireless $5,000-10,000.
How do I register for state sales tax?
Register once nexus is triggered by sales volume; apply free on state tax department websites.
What is Prop 65?
California chemical warning law; a warning label on the product or packaging is required, or you may be sued.
Can Chinese sellers sell directly?
Yes. A US company or agent is needed to handle taxes and compliance.

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Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.