What certificates does a bonded foam carpet need to enter the US?

For a bonded foam carpet, the things you must have are: General Certificate of Conformity (GCC); Fiber, origin and company labels; Importer registration and customs bond.

The things you must have

• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

  You issue this yourself using test results.

• Fiber, origin and company labels

  Your factory prints these labels; ask for photos before shipping.

• Importer registration and customs bond

  Your broker files CBP Form 5106; they'll arrange bonds for formal entries.

How many requirements are in the checklist?

The full checklist has 4 items: 2 apply to every product in this category, 2 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

1630/1631: flammability

This checklist doesn't list any mandatory laboratory tests for this product.

What to look at for this product

If your bonded foam carpet has carpet bonded to foam backing, ask your factory for the finished measurements used to select its flammability test.

If your mat is being tested for fire performance, request the report covering the carpet and bonded backing together.

If your mat has a textile face over foam, ask your supplier for the fiber content disclosure for its carpet surface.

If your mat will have imported product markings, check the manufacturing country and RN details in its label plan with your supplier.

If your mat will sell in Vermont, ask about PFAS in its carpet treatments or other finishes.

If your mat is being imported for US sale, you'll need its general certificate identifying the fire safety rule applied to the finished mat.

Labels and state rules

Fiber content, country of origin and RN; noncompliant small rugs need a permanent "FLAMMABLE" label (secondary source).

PFAS bans: Minnesota in 2025, Vermont and Maine in 2026. California AB 1817 excludes rugs.

How this page was prepared

This page matches a product name to the rule library. We haven't inspected the physical product, and this isn't legal advice.