What certificates does a camping area rug need to enter the US?
For a camping area rug, 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 camping area rug will cover an outdoor camping area, request the measured sides and area used to choose its fire test.
If your rug has laboratory flammability evidence supplied, request the test report for the finished outdoor rug construction.
If your rug uses several materials in its woven body, ask your supplier for the fiber content artwork for those materials.
If your rug is being labeled for US retail, check the country of origin and company RN on its labeling with your supplier.
If your rug will be offered in Maine, ask about PFAS treatments used for its outdoor performance.
If your rug is being imported for US sale, you'll need its general certificate identifying the fire safety rule applied to the finished rug.
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.