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Food & Beverage → 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 2106
Duty rate 0-20%
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 18916.65-2024 GB/T 工业用水定额 第65部分:饮料 2024
GB/T 43268-2023 GB/T 进口冷链食品追溯 追溯体系通则 2023
GB/T 10645-2023 GB/T 电热食品烤炉分类和型号编制方法 2023
GB/T 43260-2023 GB/T 进口冷链食品追溯 追溯信息管理要求 2023
GB/T 43265-2023 GB/T 进口冷链食品追溯 追溯系统数据元 2023
GB/T 43198-2023 GB/T 食品包装用聚乙烯吹塑容器 2023
GB/T 42966-2023 GB/T 餐饮业反食品浪费管理通则 2023
GB/T 42967-2023 GB/T 机关食堂反食品浪费工作指南 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

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is FDA registration required?
Depends on the product. Food-contact, cosmetics and medical devices require FDA.
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; free on state websites.
What is Prop 65?
California chemical warning law; a warning label is required.
Can Chinese sellers sell directly?
Yes. A US company or agent is needed to handle taxes.

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Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.