CPSC clarified it will not require PGA data on flagged HTS codes
CBP title: Information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Related to CPSC’s PGA Message Set (eFiling) Beginning July 8, 2026
This message is from July 8, 2026. Later CSMS messages may have changed it. See the latest trade news
What did CBP announce?
CBP passed along a CPSC notice that as of July 8, 2026, CPSC implemented its PGA Message Set for eFiling. CPSC clarified that, unlike some other partner government agencies, it will not require ABI software to block entries missing PGA data for HTS codes flagged CP1 or CP2. Filers may submit no CPSC message even when a flag is present, though CPSC encourages advisory messages to remind filers that data may be needed.
What is Allied's position?
This message concerns how ABI software and filers handle CPSC flagged HTS codes, not a new duty or entry requirement. Based on the message, CPSC's position was a permanent policy choice rather than a temporary rule, so it likely still applies, but clients should ask us to review their specific entries if CPSC data questions come up. Clients do not need to take any action on this notice.
General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
Starting July 8, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be implementing its PGA Message Set (eFiling).
This CSMS is being sent by CPSC to clarify that while other Partner Government Agency (PGA) integrations may require that integrated Automated Broker Interface (ABI) software prevent the filing of entries with missing or incomplete data for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes with “MUST” flags, CPSC has chosen not to implement such a requirement. As stated in the final rule and published in guidance on CPSC's website, CPSC is not requesting that CBP reject entries for missing PGA Message Set data.
As such, software providers are not expected to require that filers provide a PGA Message Set for CPSC on any HTS code, regardless of the presence of a CP1 or CP2 flag. In other words, filers are allowed by CPSC regulation to send no CPSC message even if the HTS code is flagged as CP1 or CP2. However, CPSC does encourage the implementation of advisory messages to ensure that filers are aware that PGA data is, or may be, required on their submissions (depending on the HTS code).
For questions, please reach out to CPSC at EFilingSupport@cpsc.gov (mailto:EFilingSupport@cpsc.gov).