The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates everyday consumer products: children's toys and clothing, fireworks, mattresses, infant products, and more.
Depending on the product, CPSC compliance can involve:
Starting July 8, 2026, that certificate must also be filed electronically with CBP. This applies to every shipment, not just formal entries. Without it, a shipment can be held and even destroyed at the border, and penalties can be assessed.
The challenge isn't the rule. It's keeping compliant shipments moving without interruption while stopping non-compliant ones upfront at acceptance.
of U.S.-inbound shipments contain a CPSC-regulated item.
where CPSC eFiling enforcement begins, of ~2,500 HS codes under CPSC oversight.
Mandatory CPSC eFiling takes effect.
Agency Check Zonos AI runs every item through a three-part decision at the moment it enters the clearance workflow, returning a verdict on whether eFiling is required, or whether the item qualifies for a disclaim.
Each item's HS code is checked against CPSC's official eFiling list of ~580 codes.
Some HS codes cover both regulated and unregulated products. Hats and scarves, for example, are on CPSC's list but have no specific safety rule. Adult apparel may be covered by a rule but typically qualifies for a disclaim.
Continue to confirm which standard test attestations are required.
The Certificate of Compliance is still filed, but certain tests may be skipped if a testing exemption applies.
They must include any required testing certs, if applicable.
Some products qualify for a testing exclusion — for example, registered Small Batch Manufacturers. The Certificate of Compliance is still filed, but with an exclusion code documenting why a specific test wasn't required. Other tests may still be required.
Zonos Greenlight is the pre-clearance product for posts, carriers, and marketplaces to validate shipment data before it's filed with CBP. Agency Check Zonos AI is the newest addition, built to expand across every Partner Government Agency.
Validates that HS codes are coherent with declared product descriptions.
Flags country-of-origin declarations that are inconsistent with known manufacturing patterns.
Identifies customs values that are implausibly low or inconsistent with comparable transactions.
Screens every item against country-specific import restrictions before it ships.
Matches buyers and sellers against OFAC, EU, UN, and other denied party lists.
CPSC eFiling applicability per product, per shipment. CPSC today, more PGAs to come.
If you're responsible for U.S.-inbound compliance, the July 8 deadline is on your desk.
Postal shipments don't enter ACE today, but that's expected to change. When it does, CPSC eFiling becomes something they need to handle. With Agency Check Zonos AI, postal operators can keep U.S.-bound parcels moving — non-compliant items stop at acceptance, the rest flow through.
Catch non-compliant shipments at acceptance, not at the border. With Agency Check Zonos AI, carriers can keep U.S. shipments moving — non-compliant items stop early, the rest flow through.
Know which listings require CPSC documentation before sellers ship. Surface the requirement at the point it matters.
Handle CPSC review automatically across large shipment volumes. Know immediately when a new certificate is needed before items reach the border.
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Automate CPSC and other PGA checks at acceptance
Starting July 8, 2026, CPSC eFiling is mandatory — and missed filings can hold shipments at the border. Agency Check Zonos AI flags which shipments need eFiling and applies any disclaims at acceptance, so carriers, posts, and consolidators keep shipments moving. No manual lookups, no compliance backlogs. Available standalone or within Zonos Greenlight.
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