What certificates does a wooden storage bench need to enter the US?

For a wooden storage bench, the things you must have are: General Certificate of Conformity (GCC); Country of origin marking; Importer registration and customs bond.

The things you must have

• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

  You issue this yourself using test results.

• Country of origin marking

  Ask your factory.

• 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 6 items: 1 apply to every product in this category, 5 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

F2057-23 stability; lead in paint; 1640 smoldering

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

What to look at for this product

If your wooden storage bench contains composite wood, request the panel compliance records covering the boards forming its seat, lid and storage compartment.

If your bench has painted internal or external surfaces, request paint lead test results covering the paint on its lid, frame and storage panels.

If your bench has an upholstered sitting surface, request smoldering test evidence covering the padded seat and its covering fabric.

If your bench needs composite wood labels, check the fabricator and manufacture date on the proposed label with your factory.

If your bench has upholstery sold in states requiring registration, ask your supplier about the registrations for its stuffed seating components.

If your bench contains composite wood, confirm who handles the import certification for each shipment containing its seat and storage compartment panels.

Labels and state rules

Tip-over warning; "TSCA Title VI compliant" plus fabricator and month/year

Minnesota bans PFAS in upholstered furniture; state registrations for stuffed furniture.

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.