What certificates does a small striped cotton rug need to enter the US?

For a small striped cotton 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 small striped cotton rug will be sold as a small floor rug, request the finished dimensions used to select its fire testing report.

If your rug is being supplied with flammability evidence, request the report covering the woven cotton and backing.

If your rug uses cotton with decorative yarns, ask your supplier for the fiber content wording for its woven materials.

If your rug will be marked for import, check the manufacturing country and RN information in its label artwork with your supplier.

If your rug will sell in Minnesota, ask about PFAS finishes applied to its cotton yarns or backing.

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.