What certificates does a padded dog harness need to enter the US?

For a padded dog harness, the things you must have are: Country of origin marking; Importer registration and customs bond.

The things you must have

• Country of origin marking

  Your factory supplies English markings.

• 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: 0 apply to every product in this category, 1 apply only in some situations, and 3 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

No mandatory requirements; the industry uses children's lead standards as a reference.

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

What to look at for this product

If your padded dog harness is advertised as an EPA registered pest control product, ask which registration number covers its insect repelling treatment.

If your harness uses a pesticide establishment number, ask your supplier for the facility number associated with the harness treatment.

If your harness will sell in California, ask about chemical contents in the padding, webbing and buckle when assessing warnings for the complete walking harness.

If your harness is supplied with voluntary lead results, ask for the report covering its straps, fittings and surface finishes.

If your harness is being prepared for import labeling, ask your factory to confirm the country of manufacture for the finished harness.

If your harness claims a minimum risk pesticide exemption, ask the supplier for the exemption statement supporting the pest control treatment offered on the harness.

Labels and state rules

Country of origin

Proposition 65

How this page was prepared

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