How Much Does 3C Certification Cost?

3C certification is China's mandatory certification and is a critical checkpoint for products to be launched on the market. So, how much does it generally cost to obtain CCC certification?

The product range for 3C certification is very broad, including electrical wires and cables, switches, low-voltage electrical appliances, power tools, household appliances, car tires, heavy-duty vehicle tires, audio and video equipment, information equipment, telecommunications terminals, motor vehicles, medical devices, safety equipment, and more. Therefore, the cost range for 3C certification is also quite broad and needs to be judged based on the product's testing content. For example, cables and mobile phones cannot be considered the same.

The best method is to directly consult an engineer for a quote. The charges generally fall into the following points:

1. Certificate Registration Application Fee:

Charged by CQC, application fee: $367, registration fee: $407.

2. Factory Review Fee:

Charged by CQC, factory review fee for factories with no more than 150 people is: $967.

3. Product Testing Fee, divided into two parts:

Product Full Inspection Fee:

The full inspection fee references the cost list published by CQC. For example:

08 Audio and Video Equipment Category, Product: USB Speaker, Testing Standards: GB13837-2012, GB8898-2011

Testing Fee: $1900-$2433 (specific costs depend on the product manual and features).

Random Inspection Fee:

Random inspection involves electromagnetic compatibility and safety regulations, as well as whether the product's key components have passed 3C certification. If not, random testing is required.

Common key components' random testing fees:

Plastic case random test fee: $420 (not needed if safety certificate is available).

PCB board random test fee: $540 (not needed if CQC or CCC certificate is available).

Lithium battery random test fee: $967 (not needed if CQC certificate is available).

Transformer random test fee: $1500 (not needed if CCC certificate is available).

The specific charges depend on the product items, and an engineer should be consulted for a quote.

4. Agency Service Fee:

Generally charged by third-party testing agency companies, the market price for 3C certification agency fees ranges from $567-$1100, also depending on the product.

Therefore, the general CCC certification cost ranges from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the specific product. Manufacturers can roughly estimate the cost based on their product and then consult an engineer for one-on-one advice.