US crib import compliance checklist (16 CFR 1219)
Short answer: a full-size crib sold in the US must meet ASTM F1169 as adopted in 16 CFR 1219, be tested by a CPSC-accepted third-party laboratory, ship with a Children's Product Certificate issued by the importer, carry a permanent tracking label, and include a product registration card.
Checklist
- Standard: full-size cribs — ASTM F1169 (16 CFR 1219); non-full-size cribs and play yards — ASTM F406 (16 CFR 1220).
- Third-party testing: by a CPSC-accepted lab, on the exact model and materials.
- Children's Product Certificate (CPC): issued by the US importer or domestic manufacturer.
- Tracking label: permanent marks on the product and packaging (CPSIA section 103).
- Product registration card: required for durable infant products (16 CFR 1130).
- Lead: paint and surface coatings ≤ 90 ppm (16 CFR 1303); substrate lead limits under CPSIA.
- Composite wood: MDF and plywood compliant with TSCA Title VI (40 CFR 770), labelled accordingly.
- Warnings and instructions: as specified in ASTM F1169.
- CPC eFiling: since 8 July 2026 importers must file Children's Product Certificate data electronically at entry (CBP ACE / CPSC eFiling).
Related products
Bunk beds: ASTM F1427 (16 CFR 1513). Changing tables: ASTM F2388 (16 CFR 1235). Dressers and other clothing storage units: STURDY Act tip-over standard (16 CFR 1261).
What the factory should provide
- Pre-production samples for your lab.
- Existing test reports for the model, if any.
- Tracking labels, registration cards, warnings and manuals printed to your artwork.
- Material declarations for paint and composite panels.
FAQ
Who is responsible for the CPC?
The US importer (or domestic manufacturer) issues the Children's Product Certificate, based on testing by a CPSC-accepted lab.
Does every crib model need its own test?
Yes. Testing applies to the specific model and its materials; a material or design change can require re-testing.
Do dressers sold with cribs need testing too?
Dressers and other clothing storage units fall under the STURDY Act tip-over standard (16 CFR 1261), and children's products need CPSIA lead compliance.