The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has amended 16 CFR 1110 to introduce an eFiling system for importers and their trade partners. This system requires importers of regulated consumer products to electronically submit compliance data through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Key Points:
- eFiling Initiative: Importers must submit compliance data electronically via the ACE system.
- Benefits: Real-time data capture, streamlined processes, reduced risk scores, hold times, exams, and costs for compliant importers.
- Message Sets:
- Full PGA Message Set: For limited or non-repeated importations, requiring full product certificates and broker files.
- Reference PGA Message Set: For repeated importations, using pre-entered certificate data and identifiers.
- Compliance Requirements: Seven elements needed for a Certificate of Compliance, including Product ID, Citation Codes, and more.
- Implementation Timeline: Full rollout expected around 2025.
This amendment aims to enhance efficiency and compliance in the importation process without changing existing safety requirements.
Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling
