CPSC eFiling Is Now Mandatory: What Importers Must Know About Electronic Certificates of Compliance

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As of July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has officially launched its mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) program. If your company imports regulated consumer products into the United States, this change directly impacts how you submit compliance documentation at the border. Understanding the new requirements and preparing your internal processes is no longer optional, it is a condition of clearing customs. At GLC … Read More

CPSC eFiling Becomes Mandatory July 8, 2026: What Importers Need to Prepare Now

CPSC eFiling compliance blog image showing a July 8, 2026 deadline calendar beside a laptop with an import compliance dashboard and warehouse background.

Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of regulated consumer products will face a major change in how product safety certificate information is submitted during the U.S. customs entry process. Under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s new eFiling requirements, paper or PDF Certificates of Compliance will no longer be enough on their own for covered imported products. Instead, required certificate data must be submitted electronically as … Read More