Streamlined CPSC e-Filing for Importers of Record
U.S. law now mandates electronic submission of Children’s Product Certificates (CPC) and General Conformity Certificates (GCC) via the CPSC eFiling system. Missed filings or data errors can result in shipment holds, increased customs scrutiny, and costly delays.
QIMA serves as your authorized third-party lab and Collection Editor. We integrate directly with your purchase-order system and our accredited laboratories to collect test data, prepare certificates, and file them securely in CPSC’s portal.
What You Can Achieve
By partnering with QIMA, you will avoid port-of-entry holds, shorten your electronic review with CBP and CPSC, and reduce your risk score in CPSC’s targeting system. Our centralized platform keeps your certificate data secure and fully auditable, so you can demonstrate compliance at any time.
CPSC e-Filing Solutions
Our service is built around integrated capabilities delivered under a single project lead. First, we monitor incoming orders and flag products requiring CPC or GCC filings as soon as they our system. Next, our labs run required safety tests and automatically sync results via API. We then draft complete certificate records and upload them to the CPSC Product Registry. As needed, we guide your team through digital attestation steps, finalize the certificate in the portal, and generate the PGA Message Set for your customs broker to ensure smooth port clearance.
Who We Support
Our clients include U.S. importers of record, global brand owners, third-party logistics providers, and customs brokers. Whether you handle children’s toys, general consumer electronics, apparel, or household goods, QIMA’s CPSC e-Filing Services scale to meet your product mix and volume.
How the E-Filling Process Works
Step 1 – Account Setup
You register on the CPSC eFiling platform and invite QIMA as your Collection Editor.
Step 2 – Data Integration
We connect your order feed and lab reporting via secure API, so product-level details and test results flow into our compliance portal.
Step 3 – Certificate Preparation & Filing
Our team compiles the required fields for each CPC and GCC, completes any necessary attestations, and submits the records to CPSC’s registry.
Step 4 – Broker Coordination
We provide your customs broker with the PGA Message Set, containing all filing references needed for prompt customs entry.
Why Choose QIMA
Global coverage in over 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Flexibility with fully customizable programs and reports to save time and cost.
Risk-based approach with analytical data to help you proactively identify and prevent quality and safety issues in your supply chain.
Fully certified and accredited to all major inspection, audit, and testing schemes.
Custom dashboard to identify trends and make informed decisions in real time.
Personalized service with dedicated account manager and 24-hour customer support.
Ranked #1 in the industry for customer satisfaction based on independent NPS measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who must use the CPSC eFiling system?
All U.S. Importers of Record for products requiring a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) or a General Conformity Certificate (GCC).
Q: When is full e-filing implementation required?
Phase 4—mandating 100 percent electronic filing—is enforced by July 8, 2026. Self-registration is already open at here.
Q: What certificates are submitted electronically?
CPCs for children’s products under 16 C.F.R. Part 1107 and GCCs for general consumer products under 16 C.F.R. Part 1110.
Q: How quickly can QIMA file my certificates?
Once test results are available in our system, we typically submit certificates within 24 hours and confirm CPSC acceptance within 1–2 business days.
Q: Is my certificate data secure?
Yes. All data in the CPSC eFiling site is encrypted and visible only to your account and the CPSC.
More resources:
Webinar: Mastering CPSC eFiling with Confidence: Insights from QIMA and TIC Council Americas