Shippers must secure the required licenses and ensure thorough documentation to meet import regulations and prevent customs rejection for regulated products in the U.S.
Overview: Under U.S. customs, certain departments have significant regulatory authority over imported products. These include:
- CPSC: Consumer Product Safety Commission
- FDA: Food and Drug Administration
- USDA: Department of Agriculture
- EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
Products regulated by these departments usually require additional documentation and fees for importation.
Common Regulated Product
💡Below products are subject to rigorous import regulations and may require additional paperwork and costs. Shippers should prepare the related licenses and documentation before shipping to avoid customs rejection.
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Baby Bottles
- Baby Harnesses
- Diapers
- Pacifiers
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
- Acupuncture Supplies
- Adult Toys
- Alcohol
- Beverages
- Beeswax Products
- Baby Bottles
- Cupping Instruments
- Cosmetics
- Disinfectants
- E-cigarettes
- Eyewear
- Forks
- Herbal Medicines
- Hookah Accessories
- Hookahs
- Infrared Thermometers
- Knives
- Laundry Detergents
- Lip Balm
- Masks
- Medical Beauty Devices
- Medical Tools
- Nitrile Gloves
- Pacifiers
- Prescription Drugs
- Real Hair Wigs
- Rolling Machines
- Sanitary Pads
- Seasonings
- Soap
- Straws
- Spoons
- Tattoo Needles
- Test Strips
- Thermometers
- Therapeutic Underwear
- Western Medicines
SDA (Department of Agriculture)
- Bamboo Charcoal Bags
- Beeswax Products (with FDA)
- Grain Products (with FDA)
- Herbal Medicines (with FDA)
- Mugwort Products (with FDA)
Miscellaneous
Many miscellaneous items may fall under multiple regulatory frameworks, requiring additional documentation and compliance checks. Certain miscellaneous products may be subject to higher tariffs based on their classification, increasing overall costs.
- Prosthetics
- Specialized Military and Police Gear
- Pencils
- Scopes
- Oxygen Tanks
- Ballpoint Pens
- Pigments
- Sand Play Sets
- Candles
- Ice Mats and Water Mats
- Buckwheat Hull Pillows
- Infusion Tubes
- Wax Wood Rolls
- Real Feather Products
- Wet Wipes
- Glue
Last Updated: 27 Jun 2025