Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components

The Department of Energy (DOE) enforces mandatory energy-efficiency standards for many appliances, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over product safety. Certain products also require FTC EnergyGuide labeling. Importers should confirm applicable requirements for each product type before shipment.

Section 301 measures cover a wide range of electrical equipment and components of Chinese origin, prompting many importers to shift production to Vietnam, Mexico, and other countries. However, CBP scrutinizes substantial transformation claims carefully in this sector, so origin determinations for goods assembled from Chinese components outside China require thorough documentation.