Regulated Products in the U.S.

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)

  1. Baby Bottles
  2. Baby Harnesses
  3. Diapers
  4. Pacifiers

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

  1. Acupuncture Supplies
  2. Adult Toys
  3. Alcohol
  4. Beverages
  5. Beeswax Products
  6. Baby Bottles
  7. Cupping Instruments
  8. Cosmetics
  9. Disinfectants
  10. E-cigarettes
  11. Eyewear
  12. Forks
  13. Herbal Medicines
  14. Hookah Accessories
  15. Hookahs
  16. Infrared Thermometers
  17. Knives
  18. Laundry Detergents
  19. Lip Balm
  20. Masks
  21. Medical Beauty Devices
  22. Medical Tools
  23. Nitrile Gloves
  24. Pacifiers
  25. Prescription Drugs
  26. Real Hair Wigs
  27. Rolling Machines
  28. Sanitary Pads
  29. Seasonings
  30. Soap
  31. Straws
  32. Spoons
  33. Tattoo Needles
  34. Test Strips
  35. Thermometers
  36. Therapeutic Underwear
  37. Western Medicines

SDA (Department of Agriculture)

  1. Bamboo Charcoal Bags
  2. Beeswax Products (with FDA)
  3. Grain Products (with FDA)
  4. Herbal Medicines (with FDA)
  5. 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.

  1. Prosthetics
  2. Specialized Military and Police Gear
  3. Pencils
  4. Scopes
  5. Oxygen Tanks
  6. Ballpoint Pens
  7. Pigments
  8. Sand Play Sets
  9. Candles
  10. Ice Mats and Water Mats
  11. Buckwheat Hull Pillows
  12. Infusion Tubes
  13. Wax Wood Rolls
  14. Real Feather Products
  15. Wet Wipes
  16. Glue



Last Updated:  27 Jun 2025