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| Decision field | Open accessCPSC Certificate eFilingUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Open accessAAPN Member Sourcing DirectoryGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Source production |
| Area | Standards | Production |
| Best for | Planning the current CPSC certificate-data handoff for regulated imports with the importer, finished-product certifier, customs broker, and entry records | Finding component and service partners beyond cut-and-sew |
| Know before using | The portal does not decide whether a product requires certification, identify the correct rules or certificate data, classify an entry, replace the current 16 CFR part 1110 text, or reconcile a filing to an actual shipment. Effective dates and workflows differ by entry route; use current CPSC, CBP, customs, product-safety, and legal review. | It contains association members rather than the whole market; membership does not establish capacity, pricing, workmanship, certification, labor conditions, or project fit. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United States · North America | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | Government guidance | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | CPSC operates the eFiling portal with role-specific importer, broker, applicability, Product Registry, regulated-product, laboratory, ACE, FAQ, video, and document-library routes. The certificate final rule took effect July 8, 2026 for covered non-FTZ products, with separate timing for covered FTZ entries. | AAPN states that its public directory can be searched by company, country, or category and spans factories, textiles, trim, logistics, services, and technology. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 14, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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