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What certification do you need to obtain for exporting small household appliances to the United States?

2026-07-22
224 Author:Xuntong Standard
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 What is a small appliance?

Small household appliances generally belong to household appliances, such as soybean milk makers, humidifiers, air fresheners, disinfection cupboards, juicers, multi-function food processors, electronic beauty instruments, electronic massagers and other household appliances that pursue life varieties.

What certification do you need to obtain for exporting small household appliances to the United States?& nbsp;

When it comes to the export of small home appliances, we have to mention the FCC certification in the United States. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent government agency dedicated to regulating and regulating radio communications and television broadcasts in the United States. FCC certification refers to the certificate obtained after a product meets the technical specifications and requirements issued by the FCC and passes the testing laboratory certification process. FCC certification is mandatory. Manufacturers or importers ensure that their products undergo necessary testing in FCC-recognized laboratories to ensure that the products comply with relevant technical standards and retain test reports, and the FCC will require manufacturers to submit equipment samples or products. Test data.

There are two certification modes for FCC certification, namely FCC SDoC and FCC ID.

The products controlled by FCC-ID mainly include AV, IT, radio products, etc. The product needs to pass the laboratory test of FCC Registration and Approval (FCCLIsting). After obtaining the test report, the technical data of the product, including product detail photos, circuit diagrams, schematic block diagrams, user manuals, etc., are sorted out and sent to the FCC-recognized licensing agency for review and approval together with the test report. After confirming that all information is correct, a certificate will be issued and the applicant will be authorized to use the FCCID.

SDoC: The supplier claims to comply with the technical specifications of the FCC/ISED. The self-declaration is not an arbitrary declaration, but that the product must be tested to meet the limit requirements, and the product’s labels, instructions, importers and product technical information must meet the requirements of the SDoC process. Self-declaration can be made only after the requirements.

FCC ID: Product testing needs to be carried out in an FCC-recognized laboratory, and test reports and technical materials are provided to the TCB agency for review and issued ID certificates.

Information required for FCC certification of small appliances

1. Generally 2-3 test samples

2. Circuit schematic diagram

3. Product manual or user manual

4. Application form (form provided by our company)

5. Parts list (BOM)

Notice on the FCC certification testing process for small household appliances

1. Certification consultation: confirm the test cost and cycle

2. Sample preparation and filling in the application form

3. Contract signing and payment of fees

4. Engineers conduct FCC certification testing

5. After the test is completed, issue an FCC report