Shoes & Bags → 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 6403

Duty rate 8.5%

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.	Organization	Title	Year
GB/T 46468.1-2025	GB/T	鞋类鞋内腔测量第1部分：鞋长	2025
GB/T 3903.6-2024	GB/T	鞋类整鞋试验方法防滑性能	2024
GB/T 37977.45-2024	GB/T	静电学第4-5部分：特定应用中的标准试验方法人/鞋/地系统的静电防护特性表征方法	2024
GB/T 37977.43-2024	GB/T	静电学第4-3部分：特定应用中的标准试验方法鞋类	2024
GB/T 32440.2-2024	GB/T	鞋类化学试验方法邻苯二甲酸酯的测定第2部分：非溶剂萃取法	2024
GB/T 32023-2023	GB/T	鞋类整鞋试验方法屈挠部位刚度	2023
GB/T 32440.1-2023	GB/T	鞋类化学试验方法邻苯二甲酸酯的测定第1部分：溶剂萃取法	2023
GB/T 43001-2023	GB/T	鞋类帮面试验方法耐橡胶摩擦性	2023

Required certifications

Certification	What it covers	Status
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

FCC Part 15
UL safety
CPSIA (children)
California Prop 65

Labeling requirements

English labeling
Country of origin marking
Warning label (Prop 65)
Importer information

Platform requirements

Amazon US: Brand Registry required
TikTok US: US company required
Walmart: EDI required

Common non-compliance risks

No FCC → Amazon delisting
Missing Prop 65 warning → litigation risk
No state tax permit → cannot sell

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.

Same product, other markets

Shoes & Bags → United States

Technical standards

Required certifications

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

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