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Tools & Hardware → 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 8205
Duty rate 0-6.2%
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 46976-2026 GB/T 旋转工具和工具系统的动平衡 2026
GB/T 46624.1-2025 GB/T 工具接口的介质传输单元 第1部分:符合<sacinfo>GB</sacinfo>/T 19449系列的空心工具柄的传输单元 2025
GB/T 5782-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 2025
GB/T 93-2025 GB/T 紧固件 弹簧垫圈 标准型 2025
GB/T 5780-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 C级 2025
GB/T 5783-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 全螺纹 2025
GB/T 5781-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 全螺纹 C级 2025
GB/T 3098.2-2025 GB/T 紧固件机械性能 第2部分:螺母 2025

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.