CPSC filing: New requirement for U.S. importers

Effective July 8, 2026, companies importing goods into the U.S. must comply with stricter customs requirements and submit digital product safety data in advance. The so-called CPSC filing requires importers to actively submit documents through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection system, ACE. “Additional product-specific data must be provided via a Certificate of Conformity (COC),” as explained by Amine Sefrioui, corporate Licensed Customs Broker. To its customers, a. hartrodt USA ensures full compliance with the new regulations. “Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible” he says.

New regulations could result in delays

The customs expert notes that it can take “several weeks” for all the processes necessary for successful electronic submission of COCs to be fully implemented. He therefore recommends that customers “start now” to review all product data for their U.S. imports in order to upload it to the CPSC Product Registry. Failure to comply with the new regulations could result in the goods being held up at the port.

No need for importers to set up own ABI system

“First, importers should coordinate with suppliers or manufacturers to obtain any missing information for their products,” advises Amine Sefrioui. Important details include certifications and information about testing laboratories. With a complete COC on hand, Charles Happel as a. hartrodt’s customs broker can proactively identify and resolve potential compliance risks. “We ensure the accurate and timely submission of the required data to the CPSC system via our ABI platform which will provide a fully managed solution for the U.S. ACE system.”

Starting January 8, 2027, CPSC filing will also be mandatory for goods from free trade zones. Amine Sefrioui highlights benefits such as more predictable supply chains and enhanced product confidence. Charles Happel also consults importers on how to obtain refunds for IEEPA duties.