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Mexico nearshore kids products (CPC still required)
Mexico nearshore works for select kids products needing faster replenishment or USMCA-adjacent assembly — not as a loophole around CPSIA. Importers still need CPSC-accepted testing on the finished children’s product configuration sold in the US and must issue CPCs in their name. Border proximity helps logistics, not federal safety documentation.
Good nearshore candidates
- Simple hardlines with US-sourced compliant components.
- Kitting or packaging operations with controlled BOMs.
- Pilot runs before Asia scale — with parallel test planning.
Watch-outs
Maquiladora mix-ups on who owns certification. Clarify importer-of-record and lab scope before production.
Questions people ask
Does USMCA replace CPC?
No. CPSIA and CPSC requirements remain for children’s products.
Test in Mexico or US?
Use CPSC-accepted labs suitable for your rules — many US brands test domestically for clarity.
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