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Clothing → United States

Requires FCC (electronics) + FDA (food-contact/medical) + state sales tax

Lead time 2-6 weeks
Cost range $1,000-5,000
HS code 6109
Duty rate 16.5%
VAT / tax 0-10.25% (State sales tax)

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 14057.2-2026 GB/T 放射性污染表面去污 第2部分:纺织品去污剂的试验方法 2026
GB/T 45068.2-2025 GB/T 数字化试衣 系统性能评估 第2部分:虚拟服装表示 2025
GB/T 20384-2024 GB/T 纺织品 氯化苯和氯化甲苯类化合物的测定 2024
GB/T 2910.9-2024 GB/T 纺织品 定量化学分析 第9部分:醋酯纤维与某些其他纤维的混合物(苯甲醇法) 2024
GB/T 12705.1-2024 GB/T 纺织品 防钻绒性试验方法 第1部分:摩擦法 2024
GB/T 28189-2023 GB/T 纺织品 多环芳烃的测定 2023
GB/T 42705-2023 GB/T 纺织品 苯残留量的测定 2023
GB/T 42696-2023 GB/T 纺织品 磷酸酯类化合物的测定 2023

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
FCC certification Electronics require FCC Part 15/18 Conditional
FDA registration Food-contact materials must comply with FDA 21 CFR Conditional
CPC certificate Children's products require a Children's Product Certificate Conditional
UL certification UL safety certification required for some products Conditional
State sales tax State sales tax permit required Required

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Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is FDA registration required?
Depends on the product. Food-contact materials, cosmetics and medical devices require FDA; others do not.
How much does FCC certification cost?
Standard electronics $1,000-3,000; wireless $5,000-10,000.
How do I register for state sales tax?
Register once nexus is triggered by sales volume; apply free on state tax department websites.
What is Prop 65?
California chemical warning law; a warning label on the product or packaging is required, or you may be sued.
Can Chinese sellers sell directly?
Yes. A US company or agent is needed to handle taxes and compliance.

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Full compliance report

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