Headphones, as the name suggests, are worn on the head instead of inserted into the ear canal, which is different from in-ear earphones. It is composed of two parts, a signal transmitter and a headset (usually a moving coil) with a signal receiving and amplifying device. However, if you want to export wireless headsets to the United States, you need to apply for FCC-ID certification.

What is FCC-ID certification?

The full name of the FCC is the Federal Communications Commission (Federal Communications Commission). It was established in 1934. It is an independent agency of the US government and is directly responsible to Congress. The FCC coordinates domestic and international communications by controlling radio broadcasting, television, telecommunications, satellites and cables, and is responsible for authorizing and managing radio frequency transmission devices and equipment other than those used by the federal government. Involved in more than 50 states in the United States, Colombia, and regions in the United States to ensure the safety of radio and wire communication products related to life and property.

FCC certification process

1. The customer submits the application form, signs the contract and pays;

2. The customer prepares samples for testing (wireless products require a fixed-frequency machine), and provides product information (see data requirements);

3. ZRLK issues a draft report, the client confirms, and the official report is issued;

4. If it is FCC sDoC, the project is completed; if it is to apply for FCC ID, submit the report and technical information to TCB;

5. After the TCB audit is completed, the FCC ID certificate is issued, and ZRLK sends the official report and FCC ID certificate;

6. After the enterprise obtains the FCC certification, it can use the FCC mark and related Statement on the product.

Information and requirements for FCC-ID certification

1. FCC application form: The application company name, address, contact information, product name and model, usage standards and other information are required to be accurate;

2. FCC authorization letter: it must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;

3. FCC confidentiality letter: The confidentiality letter is an agreement signed by the applicant company and the TCB organization on the confidentiality of product information, which must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;

4. Block diagram: all crystal oscillators and crystal oscillator frequencies need to be drawn and kept consistent with the circuit diagram;

5. Circuit diagram: must be consistent with the crystal frequency, the number of crystals and the position of the crystals in the block diagram;

6. Line description: It is required to be in English, and the principle of realization of the function of the product is clearly described;

7. Instructions for use: FCC Statement is required;

8. Tag and tag location: The tag must have an FCC ID number and Statement, and the location of the tag must be significant;

9. Appearance photos inside the product: the pictures are required to be clear and clear, and remarks should be added when necessary;

10. Test report: The test is required to be completed, and the product is evaluated in an all-round way according to the standard terms.

FCC-ID certification processing fee

The cost of product FCC certification is related to the product's test standards and test items, and the test costs of different products are different. The influencing factors of the product include product testing standards, product materials, product working principles, customer requirements, whether the product involves rectification, whether the product needs urgent processing, etc. Therefore, the specific cost needs to be confirmed with the relevant engineer.

If you need to apply for FCC-ID certification for headset wireless headsets, please contact our company ZRLK. We will provide you with professional and efficient testing and certification services, with favorable prices and courteous service. If you have other products that need to apply for FCC certification, please provide us with product pictures and specifications. We will provide the corresponding cycle, quotation and specific plan according to your product. Welcome to inquire!