# CPSC eFiling HTS Checker — Is Your Import Regulated? (`davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker`) Actor Check if HTS codes require CPSC eFiling and Certificate of Compliance (CPC/GCC) before the July 8, 2026 import deadline. Built for SMB importers and FBA sellers. - **URL**: https://apify.com/davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker.md - **Developed by:** [David Gonzalez](https://apify.com/davidg7712) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $20.00 / 1,000 hts code checkeds This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## CPSC eFiling HTS Checker — Is Your Import Regulated? **Check HTS codes for CPSC eFiling requirements before the July 8, 2026 deadline.** Small importers and Amazon FBA sellers often do not know whether their Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code triggers **CPSC eFiling**, a **Certificate of Compliance (CPC/GCC)**, and **ACE PGA Message Set** data before customs release. Missing this step can mean **cargo holds**, **penalties up to $150,000 per violation**, and missed compliance deadlines. This Actor answers one question fast: **Does my HTS code require CPSC eFiling?** --- ### Problem - CPSC **mandatory eFiling** for consumer product imports starts **July 8, 2026** (16 CFR Part 1110). - HTS codes alone do not tell you if CPSC applies — toys, children's apparel, furniture, and many household goods are regulated; laptops and luggage often are not. - Enterprise tools (Texbase, Comply PRO+) target large importers. **No dedicated Apify Actor** exists for HTS → CPSC eFiling lookup. --- ### Solution Pass one or more HTS codes. Get structured JSON per code: - Whether the product is **CPSC-regulated** (based on curated public HTS prefix mapping) - **Certificate type** required (CPC, GCC, or none) - **eFiling deadline** (2026-07-08) - **Confidence level** (high / medium / low) - **Next steps** for Product Registry, certificate prep, and customs broker coordination - Links to **CPSC Regulatory Robot** and official references Powered by a curated dataset of **58+ HTS prefixes** built from public CPSC guidance — not copied from proprietary compliance databases. --- ### Input ```json { "htsCodes": ["9503.00.00.00", "6110.30.3020", "8471.30.01.00"], "includeNextSteps": true } ```` | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `htsCodes` | string\[] | Yes | HTS codes with or without dots | | `includeNextSteps` | boolean | No | Include compliance next steps (default: `true`) | *** ### Output example ```json { "htsCode": "9503.00.00.00", "htsCodeNormalized": "9503000000", "cpscRegulated": true, "confidence": "high", "productCategory": "Children's products / toys", "certificateTypeRequired": "CPC", "efilingDeadline": "2026-07-08", "referencePgaFields": 7, "ruleReferences": ["16 CFR 1500", "ASTM F963"], "matchedPrefix": "9503", "sources": [ { "name": "CPSC Regulatory Robot", "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/regulatory-robot" }, { "name": "CPSC eFiling", "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/efiling" } ], "nextSteps": [ "Register in CPSC Product Registry", "Prepare Certificate of Compliance (CPC or GCC as applicable)", "Coordinate with customs broker for ACE PGA Message Set", "Verify result at https://www.cpsc.gov/regulatory-robot" ], "disclaimer": "Informational guidance based on public CPSC data. Not legal advice. Verify with CPSC Regulatory Robot and your customs broker before filing.", "checkedAt": "2026-07-02T19:08:11.609Z" } ``` **Unknown HTS** (no prefix match): `cpscRegulated: null`, `confidence: "low"`, `certificateTypeRequired: "UNKNOWN"` — verify manually via [CPSC Regulatory Robot](https://www.cpsc.gov/regulatory-robot). *** ### Pricing Pay per event: | Event | Price | Description | |-------|-------|-------------| | `hts-code-checked` | $0.02 | Per HTS code analyzed | | `apify-actor-start` | Platform default | Covers initial compute | Example: checking 10 HTS codes ≈ **$0.20** + platform start fee. *** ### Use cases - **Import compliance teams** — batch-check HTS lists before July 2026 deadline - **Amazon FBA / private label sellers** — screen product categories before shipment - **Customs brokers** — quick triage for CPSC vs non-CPSC lines - **AI agents (MCP)** — automate compliance checks in Cursor, Claude, or other MCP clients *** ### Limitations - Results are based on **HTS prefix mapping** from public sources, not a live scrape of CPSC systems. - **Medium/low confidence** results should always be confirmed via Regulatory Robot. - Does not file eFiling, generate certificates, or replace legal counsel. *** ### Related tools **Step 2 — extract certificate fields:** After confirming your HTS is regulated, run **[CPSC Certificate eFiling Field Mapper](https://apify.com/davidg7712/cpsc-certificate-efiling-mapper)** to parse your CPC/GCC certificate and get `pgaMessageSetPreview` JSON ready for the Product Registry. | Step | Actor | What it does | |------|-------|--------------| | 1 | [CPSC HTS Checker](https://apify.com/davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker) | Is my HTS CPSC-regulated? | | 2 | [Certificate Mapper](https://apify.com/davidg7712/cpsc-certificate-efiling-mapper) | Extract registry fields from CPC/GCC | *** ### Disclaimer > This tool provides informational guidance based on public CPSC data. **It is not legal advice.** Verify with [CPSC Regulatory Robot](https://www.cpsc.gov/regulatory-robot) and your customs broker before filing. *** ### References - [CPSC eFiling overview](https://www.cpsc.gov/efiling) - [CPSC Regulatory Robot](https://www.cpsc.gov/regulatory-robot) - [16 CFR Part 1110](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-1110) # Actor input Schema ## `htsCodes` (type: `array`): List of HTS codes (with or without dots) ## `includeNextSteps` (type: `boolean`): Append recommended compliance next steps to each result ## `promoCode` (type: `string`): Free through July 8, 2026 with code CPSC-JULY2026 (LinkedIn / broker outreach) ## Actor input object example ```json { "htsCodes": [ "9503.00.00.00", "6110.30.3020" ], "includeNextSteps": true } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "htsCodes": [ "9503.00.00.00", "6110.30.3020" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "htsCodes": [ "9503.00.00.00", "6110.30.3020", ] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "htsCodes": [ "9503.00.00.00", "6110.30.3020" ] }' | apify call davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=davidg7712/cpsc-hts-efiling-checker", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "CPSC eFiling HTS Checker — Is Your Import Regulated?", "description": "Check if HTS codes require CPSC eFiling and Certificate of Compliance (CPC/GCC) before the July 8, 2026 import deadline. 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"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/davidg7712~cpsc-hts-efiling-checker/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-davidg7712-cpsc-hts-efiling-checker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "htsCodes" ], "properties": { "htsCodes": { "title": "HTS codes", "type": "array", "description": "List of HTS codes (with or without dots)" }, "includeNextSteps": { "title": "Include next steps", "type": "boolean", "description": "Append recommended compliance next steps to each result", "default": true }, "promoCode": { "title": "Promo code (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Free through July 8, 2026 with code CPSC-JULY2026 (LinkedIn / broker outreach)" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" 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