What certificates does a lithium cell battery charger need to enter the US?

For a lithium cell battery charger, the things you must have are: DOE energy compliance registration; Energy efficiency VI mark; Country of origin marking.

The things you must have

• DOE energy compliance registration

  Your manufacturer files model data with DOE; you'll ask for its CCMS registration record.

• Energy efficiency VI mark

  Your factory prints the VI mark; you'll ask for a photo matching the registered model.

• Country of origin marking

  Your factory supplies English markings.

How many requirements are in the checklist?

The full checklist has 7 items: 1 apply to every product in this category, 6 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

DOE efficiency and no-load power consumption; UL 62368-1

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

What to look at for this product

If your lithium cell battery charger charges removable rechargeable cells, request the battery charger energy evidence covering the cell types and charging slots being supplied.

If your charger has energy test documentation available, ask for the efficiency and no-load power results identifying its charging configuration and power input.

If your charger will enter the country through your business, confirm who completes the required importer registration for this cell charging equipment.

If your charger is a California regulated battery charging system, check the battery charging symbol planned for its finished product energy label.

If your charger is offered for California sales, ask the manufacturer about the separate state registration covering the charger model and supplied charging arrangement.

If your charger is offered through a platform requiring safety certification, ask which certification record covers the charging slots and electrical configuration supplied to buyers.

Labels and state rules

Roman numeral "VI"; California-regulated charging systems need "BC" inside a circle.

California Title 20

How this page was prepared

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