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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

eFiling Mandate and the CPSC Product Registry

About eFiling and the CPSC Product Registry

eFiling allows importers to electronically submit certain data elements from a certificate of compliance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via a Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set. eFiling of product safety certificate data will become mandatory on July 8, 2026, for Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulated imports. 

To support this process, CPSC has launched the Product Registry—a secure online portal where importers can store and manage their product certificate data to transmit Reference PGA Message Sets to CBP’s ACE system at the time of entry.

Importers are invited to enroll in the Product Registry eFiling voluntary stage and begin setting up their business accounts. Participation in the voluntary stage is optional, but if you plan to use the Product Registry when the mandate takes effect, then we highly recommend signing up during the pilot as it will allow you time to familiarize yourself with the eFiling process.

This mandatory ruling will impact many industries. Even if you choose not to participate in the voluntary stage, it is crucial to identify which products will be impacted and ensure they meet CPSC compliance standards prior to the mandatory implementation date.

<h3><strong>Join the Voluntary Stage Today</strong></h3>

(Voluntary registration is limited to 2,000 participants and will close as soon as that cap is reached.) 

eFiling will become mandatory on July 8, 2026, for CPSC regulated imports.

Please note: The CPSC Product Registry is an optional method for complying. It is not mandatory.

  • If importers elect not to use the Product Registry, then they can choose to have the broker file the entire certificate with the ACE entry.
  • The ‘self-registration’ or 'voluntary stage' only applies to those that choose to use the Product Registry. Importers that do not use the Product Registry do not need to register and can file the full certificate data starting at any time.

Benefits of Joining the Voluntary Stage

  • Gain access to training materials, support resources, and the opportunity to test internal systems before the mandate takes effect.

  • Offer real-time feedback, potentially shaping system enhancements and future updates.

 Learn More

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01Visit the CPSC Website

This page contains several helpful resources regarding eFiling and the Product Registry, including a guide, testimonials, FAQs, and more.

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02Watch the Webinars

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) recently hosted a webinar on the CPSC eFiling initiative. It is available to watch on demand here.

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03Use CPSC’s Regulatory Robot

The regulatory robot will help you identify important product safety requirements that may apply to your product. 

 

View Recent Trade Alerts

12/19/25: CPSC eFiling Webinar on 1/8/2026 at 2pm EST

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require mandatory eFiling on July 8, 2026 for CPSC-regulated imports.  To inform importers of the new requirements and process, the CPSC will be hosting a free webinar on January 8, 2026 at 2 pm, EST.

If you import CPSC-regulated goods, the eFiling requirement will impact your compliance processes. Not sure if your products are covered? Use CPSC’s Regulatory Robot to check now.

 

A.N. Deringer, Inc. recommends importers familiarize themselves with CPSC's eFiling process, including CPSC's secure online portal, the Product Registry. Our customers are invited to visit our CPSC eFiling resource page to learn more.  We will update this page accordingly over the next six months to help facilitate CPSC eFiling compliance. 
12/3/25: Mandatory CPSC eFiling Starts July

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) recently hosted a webinar on the upcoming Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) eFiling initiative, which becomes mandatory in July 2026 for consumption entries. FTZ filers have until January 2027 to comply.

If you import CPSC-regulated goods, this change will impact your compliance processes. Not sure if your products are covered? Use CPSC’s Regulatory Robot to check now.

We highly recommend watching the webinar recording to understand the new rules and prepare your operations.

Watch the recording here. 
9/24/25: CPSC eFiling: Plan Ahead and Join the Voluntary Stage

eFiling will become mandatory for most importers on 7/8/2026

In May 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) officially opened self-registration for the voluntary stage of its eFiling program. eFiling allows importers to electronically submit certain data elements from a certificate of compliance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via a Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set. 

 

What you need to know:

  • The eFiling system will become mandatory on July 8, 2026, for CPSC regulated imports. 

  • Participation is currently optional, but we highly recommend signing up during the voluntary stage as it will allow you to familiarize yourself with the eFiling system.

  • This change will impact many industries. Even if you choose not to participate in the voluntary stage, it is crucial to identify which products will be impacted and ensure they meet CPSC compliance standards prior to the mandatory implementation date.

  • Ensure all affected products are compliant and adequately tested by using CPSC’s Regulatory Robot: Welcome to CPSC's Regulatory Robot! 

Benefits of early participation:

  • Gain access to training materials, support resources, and the opportunity to test internal systems before the mandate takes effect.

  • Offer real-time feedback, potentially shaping system enhancements and future updates.

Check out these resources for more information:

Ready to join the voluntary stage?
9/3/25: CPSC eFiling: Prepare Now

Sign Up for Updates and Start Planning Now

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched the voluntary phase of its eFiling program, and while participation is currently optional, importers of regulated consumer products should not delay preparation.

CPSC’s eFiling program allows importers to electronically submit certain certificate of compliance data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via a Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set. This process will become mandatory on July 8, 2026.

Why Prepare Early?

  • Voluntary registration is limited to 2,000 participants and will close once that cap is reached.

  • Early participants gain access to training materials, support resources, and the opportunity to test internal systems before the mandate takes effect.

  • Importers can also provide real-time feedback to CPSC, potentially influencing future updates to the program.

To stay ahead, importers are encouraged to:
5/30/25: CPSC eFiling Voluntary Stage is Now Open
eFiling will become mandatory for most importers on 7/8/2026
 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has officially launched self-registration for the eFiling voluntary stage. As stated by the CPSC, eFiling "enables importers of regulated consumer products to file certain data elements from a certificate of compliance electronically (eFile) with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), via a Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set."

Although this program is currently optional, we highly encourage signing up during the voluntary stage as it will allow you to familiarize yourself with the eFiling system prior to it becoming mandatory on July 8, 2026 for CPSC regulated imports. Joining during the voluntary stage will also provide you with the opportunity to offer real-time feedback on the eFiling program to CPSC, which may influence new features and updates. For more information including training materials, newsletters, and FAQs, please visit eFiling – CPSC’s Modern Approach for Filing Certificate Data | CPSC.gov

Self-registration for the Product Registry eFiling voluntary stage will end once the 2,000-participant limit is reached, as specified in the Federal Register Notice. To secure your spot, register today at CPSC Product Registry | CPSC.gov.

Ready to Register for the CPSC Product Registry?

<h3><strong>Join the Voluntary Stage Today</strong></h3>

( Voluntary registration is limited to 2,000 participants and will close as soon as that cap is reached.)