Amazon platform requires the US FCC certification cycle and process

FCC stands for the Federal Communications Commission. It is directly responsible to Congress, coordinates domestic and international communications by controlling radio broadcasting, television, telecommunications, satellites and cables, and is responsible for authorizing and managing radio frequency transmission devices and equipment other than those used by the federal government.

According to the relevant part of the US Federal Communications Regulations (CFR Part 47), all electronic products entering the United States need to undergo electromagnetic compatibility certification (FCC certification). At present, the United States has been my country's second largest trading partner for several consecutive years, and the trade volume between China and the United States has been increasing year by year, so exports to the United States cannot be underestimated. The strictness of the United States' product technical standards and import regulations is the best in the world. Understanding the US market access rules will help our products further open up the US market.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) manages the import and use of radio frequency devices, including computers, fax machines, electronic devices, radio receiving and transmission equipment, radio-controlled toys, telephones, personal computers and other products. If these products want to be exported to the United States, they must be tested and approved by government-authorized laboratories in accordance with FCC technical standards. Importers and customs agents must declare that each radio frequency device complies with FCC standards, i.e., FCC license.

1. FCC certification

FCC certification fees mainly depend on the type of FCC certification. Different types of certifications have different FCC certification fees. Previously, FCC certification was divided into FCC-VOC, FCC-DOC, and FCC-ID. After the new regulations FCC 10-208 were promulgated, the new FCC was divided into two categories: FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID, and the certification fees were also different.

On July 13, 2017, FCC Decree 10-208 officially came into effect. The Federal Regulatory Commission (FCC) laboratory officially replaced the original FCC2.948 Listed. In addition, the SDoC certification procedure will replace the previous Verification and DOC certification procedures. All devices that meet the SDoC certification procedure need to be marked with the FCC logo. The FCC after the new policy is divided into two categories: FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID. So how much does the new FCC certification cost after the new policy?

1. First, distinguish whether the product is FCC-SDoC or FCC-ID.

(1) Ordinary products (EMC testing)

For example, electronic scales, humidifiers, sweepers, electric fans, etc. If the above products do not have wireless functions, do FCC-SDoC.

(2) Wireless products (wireless testing)

For example, mobile phones, wireless remote controls, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, etc., do FCC-ID certification.

(3) Other wireless products

This refers to products that can still work normally without the wireless function, or products with USB interfaces and data transmission functions. It is recommended to do FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID certification at the same time

2. The FCC certification fees for different products are also different

1). Ordinary products without wireless need FCC-SDoC certification, and the cycle is 10-15 working days;

2). Wireless products, such as mobile phones, wireless remote controls, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, etc., need FCC-ID certification, and the cycle takes about 4 weeks;

II. FCC certification process:

1. Submit an application form;

2. Prepare test samples (wireless products require a fixed frequency machine) and provide product materials;

3. If it is FCC sDoC, the project is completed; if it is an application for FCC ID;

4. After the review is completed and the FCC ID certificate is issued, we will send a formal statement and FCC ID certificate;

5. After the company obtains FCC certification, it can use the FCC logo and related statements on the product;

Note: The first application for FCC Manufacturers who need ID certification need to register FCC-FRN with FCC to establish a company file. After the review is completed, the certificate issued will have an FCC ID number. Generally, the FCC ID is composed of "Manufacturer Code (Grantee code)" + "Product Code (Product code)".

Manufacturer code: a three-digit number or uppercase letter, issued directly by FCC; Product code: composed of numbers, letters, and "-", but there cannot be two or more consecutive "-"s, and the first and last digits cannot use "-", and the length of this code is not more than 14 digits.

3. Materials required for FCC certificate:

1. Prepare 2-3 samples

2. Certification application form

3. Product manual

4. Parts list

5. Circuit diagram