Bluetooth FCC Certification Cost

The cost of FCC certification depends on the category of FCC certification, which varies by type. The main categories are FCC-VOC, FCC-DOC, and FCC-ID. After the implementation of FCC regulation 10-208, FCC certifications were reclassified into two categories: FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID, each with different costs.

On July 13, 2017, the FCC regulation 10-208 became effective, and the FCC laboratory replaced the original FCC 2.948 Listed. The SDoC certification procedure now replaces the previous Verification and DOC procedures. All equipment compliant with the SDoC procedure must bear the FCC mark. Post-regulation, the FCC certification is divided into FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID.

FCC Certification Costs Post-Regulation

Step 1: Determine whether the product requires FCC-SDoC or FCC-ID certification:

1. Ordinary Products:

   Products like electronic scales, humidifiers, vacuum cleaners, and electric fans without wireless functions can be certified under FCC-SDoC.

2. Wireless Products:

   Products like mobile phones, wireless remote controls, Bluetooth speakers, and tablets require FCC-ID certification.

3. Other Wireless Products:

   Products with USB interfaces and data transmission functions, by removing wireless functions or operating normally, should ideally undergo both FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID certifications.

Step 2: Assess the costs based on the product category:

1. FCC-SDoC for ordinary products: Approximately $600, taking 10-15 working days.

2. FCC-ID for wireless products: Approximately $1,200 or more, taking about 4 weeks.

3. Both FCC-SDoC and FCC-ID for other wireless products: Costs around $1,500 or more.

Required Materials for FCC Certification

1. Full name and detailed contact address of the manufacturer and applicant.

2. A copy of the installation and user manual for the certified product (a draft version is acceptable if the product does not have a user manual).

3. Electrical schematic and operational description of the product (including description of grounding or antennas, if applicable).

4. A table of operating oscillation frequencies for the relevant product.

5. Other necessary product characteristics.

If there are no issues with product testing, certification can be completed within 7 working days from the receipt of samples by the laboratory.

FCC Certification Process

1. Application:

   - Fill out the application form.

   - Provide company information and product details.

2. Quotation:

   - Determine testing standards, duration, and costs based on provided data.

3. Payment:

   - After confirming the quotation, sign the application form and service agreement, and pay the full project fee.

4. Testing:

   - The laboratory conducts a full set of tests and related model difference tests based on US standards.

5. Completion of Testing and Report Generation:

   - Once testing is passed, the report is completed.

6. Project Completion:

   - Issue the FCC VOC certificate and the factory retains the FCC VOC product type test report.