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What brokers need for CPC eFiling
Ask your broker which PGA fields they require for children’s product certificates, how early they need data before ISF/entry, and how they want files delivered. Then generate certificates with complete, consistent fields instead of free-text Word docs.
Conversation starters
- Which products in our line are in scope?
- What identifiers must match the commercial invoice?
- Do you want PDF + structured data?
- What is the cutoff before vessel arrival?
Questions people ask
Can the broker write my CPC?
They may help format entry data; you remain responsible for the certificate’s accuracy as importer.
When did eFiling start?
CPSC certificate eFiling into CBP systems ramped with a July 2026 go-live for covered products — confirm current broker guidance.
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