Registration

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Registration costs for manufacturers of stuffed articles

Registering to sell stuffed articles of bedding, furniture, toys and quilted clothing in the United States can be complicated and costly. It all depends on the type of product you are selling, and where you intend to sell them.

By answering a few quick questions, we can help you get a rough idea of your potential costs. If you need a more accurate and detailed estimate, you can get it in minutes by creating an account and generating a free quote.

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What type of registration are you looking for?

Manufacturer — I represent a factory that manufacturers stuffed articles to be sold in the U.S.
I/W/D/R — I represent an importer, wholesaler, distributor or retailer (I/W/D/R) that sells stuffed articles in the U.S.
Joint — I represent an I/W/D/R and would like to handle registration for my company and the factory I work with.
Agent — I am a professional in the field of compliance, and would like to partner with GRS to register on a client’s behalf.

Manufacturer Fees: $3,365
Estimated fees based on all required states.

I/W/D/R Fees: $1.560
Estimated fees based on all required states.

Joint Fees: $4,450
Estimated fees based on all required states.

Manufacturer Fees: $3,365
I/W/D/R Fees: $1,560
Joint Fees: $4,450
Estimated fees based on all required states.

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*The estimate presented by this calculator is NOT an invoice. Your estimate may differ from the actual costs on your GRS invoice, as the calculator does not include processing fees and other fees that may apply to your order.

*The calculator only provides estimates for bedding and furniture, and should not be used for stuffed toys, quilted clothing, or any other stuffed article category.

*Expiration periods vary by agency. To learn more, contact us here.

Cost Breakdown

Fees for Registration

Registration fees vary between regulatory agencies, ranging from as little as $5.00 to $750.00. Some agencies do not issue joint licenses, and instead require both the manufacturer and importer to register separately.

Global Registration Services collects registration fees in advance to pay on your behalf.

Testing Sample Fees — Ohio

Ohio requires that applications be submitted with a product’s law label design as determined by a lab analysis. Global Registration Services has a partnership with an Ohio-approved laboratory to facilitate the sample testing process in its entirety.

Companies completing registration with GRS will receive quick and efficient testing, as well as an exclusive discount on testing fees. Testing fees are determined by product filling type(s) and will be quoted at time of testing.Ohio requires that applications be submitted with a product’s law label design as determined by a lab analysis. Global Registration Services has a partnership with an Ohio-approved laboratory to facilitate the sample testing process in its entirety.

Canadian law labels

While there is no registration needed to sell stuffed articles in any Canadian province, there are federal label laws to consider. You can learn more about those requirements by following the link below.

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Stuffed Toy Registration Fees

Currently, three U.S. states require the manufacturers of stuffed toys to register:

Massachusetts (MA)

Ohio (OH)

Pennsylvania (PA) — will not accept a toy Uniform Registry Number (URN) issued by MA or OH

Applicants are required to send four samples of each toy to GRS for submission to each state with the applications and payments. The cost associated with stuffed toy registration is roughly $1,000.

Global Registration Services Fees

Thanks to our close relationships with regulatory agencies across the United States, GRS understands what each agency needs to process your application quickly and efficiently.

Global Registration Services charges $150.00 per application, which ensures a smooth registration process. If you are registered for GRS' Monitored Services, the cost is reduced to $125.00 per application.

Flexible Payment Options

Are you frustrated with the payment methods — or lack thereof — accepted by the agencies? With our two top Monitored Services, you’ll send payment directly to GRS and we will handle the rest.

We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, U.S. Check or Wire Transfer ($30 fee applies). If you are paying in non-U.S. currency, this is a flexible option to make sure your payments go through.

And if you are tired of paying invoices from each agency at different points throughout the year, our Guaranteed Compliance plan lets you pay your estimated annual renewal fees on a single invoice.

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Get compliant. Stay compliant.

Staying on top of license renewals can be difficult because license terms vary by agency. Some of them expire one, two or three years from the date of issue. Others have a set expiration date, like June 30 or December 31.

Monitoring the expiration dates of your licenses is the key to staying compliant and avoiding costly violations. Global Registration Services offers Monitored Services to help you stay on top of license renewals, sales reporting and other areas of compliance. With Monitored Services, GRS can become your designated agent for complete compliance services.

Learn more about our Monitored Services, and how they can help you simplify license renewals every year.

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