CPSC eFiling for Amazon sellers is now in force. Since July 8, 2026, importers of most CPSC regulated consumer products must file certificate of compliance data electronically when the goods enter the United States. Before, they only had to produce a certificate on request. So if you import products you sell on Amazon, check who is filing that data for your shipments.
Below is what changed, who must file, what data goes in, how filing works, and a checklist for sellers.
The short version: know whether you are the importer, have your certificate data ready before the goods ship, and give it to your customs broker.
What Changed With CPSC eFiling for Amazon Sellers
| Before | Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate data | Produced on request | Filed electronically at entry |
| Where it goes | To CPSC or CBP when asked | Into CBP’s ACE system with the customs entry |
| Effective date | Not applicable | July 8, 2026, for most goods. January 8, 2027, for goods entered from a foreign trade zone |
Sources: the CPSC’s final rule in the Federal Register and the CPSC’s final rule package.
Who Has to File
First, the rule puts the duty on the importer. It also updates the definition of importer, so the party eligible to make entry is legally responsible for the certificate requirements.
So the key question for an Amazon seller is simple: who is the importer of record on your shipments? If it is you, the filing falls on you. But if your supplier or a shipping partner acts as importer, confirm in writing that they file the certificate data correctly.
What Data Goes In
The filing pulls data from your certificate of compliance. Trade law summaries of the rule list elements such as these:
- Identification of the finished product
- The party certifying compliance
- Each consumer product safety rule the product meets
- The factory location for the finished product
- When it was last tested for compliance
Also, summaries by trade law firms say importers must keep certificates and supporting test records for at least five years.
How Filing Works
Your customs broker files the data in CBP’s ACE system with the entry. So the broker needs your certificate data before the goods arrive.
There are two ways to file. The full message set sends every data element with each entry. By contrast, the reference option lets repeat importers store certificate data in the CPSC’s Product Registry and point to it. And for small de minimis shipments of regulated products, CPSC materials describe a Type 86 entry as the route for filing.
What Happens If You Miss It
Trade law firms expect noncompliant shipments to face release delays and more scrutiny at the port. For an Amazon seller, a delayed shipment can mean stockouts during peak season.
Separately, Amazon can ask sellers of regulated products for compliance documents, such as certificates or test reports. Keeping your paperwork in order helps on both fronts.
CPSC eFiling for Amazon Sellers: A Checklist
- Confirm the importer. Find out who is the importer of record on each shipment.
- Check your products. Ask whether each product is subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard, or regulation.
- Gather certificates. Make sure each regulated product has a current certificate and test records.
- Brief your broker. Send the certificate data before the goods ship.
- Keep records. Store certificates and test reports where you can find them fast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did CPSC eFiling for Amazon sellers start?
The rule took effect July 8, 2026, for most regulated imports. However, goods entered from a foreign trade zone follow on January 8, 2027.
Does eFiling change which products need a certificate?
No. It changes how importers submit certificate data, not which products need a certificate. So the same regulated products still need one.
My supplier ships to Amazon for me. Do I still need to care?
Yes. Find out who acts as importer of record. Even if your supplier files, your listings depend on that filing being right.
What if Amazon asks me for a certificate?
Send the current certificate and supporting test reports for the exact product. Then make sure the details match your listing and your import records.
How DAM Law Firm Can Help
DAM Law Firm helps sellers sort out compliance questions before they turn into listing or shipping problems. That includes CPSC eFiling for Amazon sellers, compliance document requests from Amazon, and listing removals tied to product safety.
- Business Law for Sellers: compliance questions, supplier agreements, and import responsibilities
- Amazon Listing Suspensions: when Amazon pulls a listing over compliance documents
- Amazon Account Suspensions: when compliance issues reach your account
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact DAM Law Firm for advice specific to your situation.
