Free tool · Certification
Answer 8 plain questions and see the US tests and marks your product likely needs, why each one applies, and what it typically costs. Then take the list to your lab and your engineers.
8 questions · about 2 minutes
Every item with why it applies, who does it, typical cost and time, plus the questions to ask your lab and a checklist to track each one.
FAQ
It depends on what it does. Most electronics need FCC testing, products with a radio need an FCC radio authorization, lithium batteries need UN 38.3 to ship, and children’s products need CPSIA testing. Retailers often ask for more. Answer eight questions to see your likely list.
FCC Part 15B testing for a product with no radio typically costs $1,500 to $3,500. A radio authorization typically costs $3,000 to $10,000 with a pre-certified module, or $8,000 to $20,000 for a custom radio. Cellular, with carrier approval, commonly runs $50,000 to $200,000 or more.
A pre-certified module is the cheaper, faster route, but the finished product usually still needs FCC Part 15B testing, and the module’s grant only holds if you follow its conditions. Your lab can confirm what applies.
No. It is a starting point to take to an accredited test lab, which confirms the exact standards for your product. This is not legal advice.
Bring your list to a free 30-minute call. An engineer will tell you honestly which tests apply, what to design in now, and what the lab will cost.