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Garden Supplies → 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 8424
Duty rate 0-3.4%
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 3883.203-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第203部分:手持式砂轮机、盘式抛光机和盘式砂光机的专用要求 2025
GB/T 44985.2-2025 GB/T 农业物联网通用技术要求 第2部分:设施园艺 2025
GB/T 3883.405-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第405部分:草剪的专用要求 2025
GB/T 3883.404-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第404部分:步行控制割草机的专用要求 2025
GB/T 3883.206-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第206部分:手持式锤类工具的专用要求 2025
GB/T 4269.4-2025 GB/T 农林拖拉机和机械、草坪和园艺动力机械 操作者操纵机构和其他显示装置用符号 第4部分:林业机械用符号 2025
GB/T 3883.217-2023 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第217部分:手持式木铣的专用要求 2023
GB/T 3883.401-2023 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第401部分:链锯的专用要求 2023

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

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Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is FDA registration required?
Depends on the product. Food-contact, cosmetics and medical devices require FDA.
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; free on state websites.
What is Prop 65?
California chemical warning law; a warning label is required.
Can Chinese sellers sell directly?
Yes. A US company or agent is needed to handle taxes.

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