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Practical U.S. regulatory guides for cross-border teams.
Regulatory requirements can change. Verify the current agency instructions for the specific product and filing before relying on a general guide.
47 CFR § 2.911(d)(7) requires an applicant located outside the United States to designate a U.S. agent for service of process for equipment authorization applications, subject to the rule and FCC procedures.
→ NHTSANHTSA states that foreign manufacturers, assemblers and importers of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment must designate an agent for service of process before offering covered products for importation into the United States.
→ PHMSAPHMSA states that certain non-U.S. registrants must provide the name and address of a permanent U.S. resident designated under 49 CFR § 105.40 to serve as agent for service of process.
→ CPSCCPSC states that eFiling for most imported consumer products subject to certification took effect July 8, 2026; Foreign Trade Zone entries have a January 8, 2027 effective date.
→ U.S. Agent / For manufacturersDifferent agencies use different legal authorities, filing systems and agent concepts. We scope each engagement around the rule that actually applies.
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