Customs clearance requirements and standard certifications for exporting air purifiers

In todays era, air purifiers have become indispensable equipment in many households and office environments. With peoples increasing attention to indoor air quality, especially the growing demand for functions such as purification and dust removal, sterilization and disinfection, and odor removal, the air purifier market has witnessed rapid development. For enterprises that want to export air purifiers, it is crucial to understand the technical specifications and access requirements of the target market. The following is a review of the technical specifications and access requirements of air purifiers in some countries.

For air purifiers, the customs commodity code is 84213910. Depending on the importing country, the tariff and VAT rates will also vary. When exporting, the following declaration elements need to be indicated:

Product Name
Purpose
Principle
Brand (Chinese and foreign names)
Model
Rated Power (Rated power does not need to be indicated for non - electric ones)

In China, the standards for air purifiers are mainly divided into two categories: safety and performance.

Safety Standards:GB 4706.1《家用和类似用途电器的安全 第1部分：通用要求》。GB 4706.45《家用和类似用途电器的安全 空气净化器的特殊要求》。
Performance Standards:GB/T 18801《空气净化器》

In addition, there are national standards for antibacterial and sterilization series, such as GB 21551.1 and GB 21551.3, as well as standards related to key components.

Safety Standards:UL 867《静电空气净化器安全标准》。UL 507《风扇安全标准》。
Certification Procedures:Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) certification. ENERGY STAR certification.

The AHAM certification is widely recognized, and the ENERGY STAR logo indicates that the product meets the energy efficiency standards of the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

1、JEM1467标准：JEM 1467：2015《家庭用空气净化器》
2、PSE认证：Mandatory market access system for specific and non - specific electrical products. Affixed with a diamond - shaped or circular PSE mark

The PSE certification process includes steps such as application, testing, issuing a test report, and issuing a certificate.

Standard Requirements:SPS – KACA002-132：2018《室内空气净化器》
EK Safety Mark:Issued by the Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), the Korea Electrical Testing Institute (KETI), and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Research Institute (ERI)

The application process for the EK safety mark includes submitting materials such as an application form, product description, and list of main components, and providing test samples.

1、CE标志：The CE mark is a mandatory requirement of the EU for products, indicating that the product meets the basic requirements of the EU.
CE Certification Process:Includes steps such as submitting an application, testing, reviewing technical documents, and issuing a CE mark.

1、CSA认证：The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is an institution in Canada that formulates industrial standards, and its certification helps products enter the US and Canadian markets.
2、CSA认证流程：Includes steps such as submitting an application, certification testing, a preliminary report, and factory assessment.