As heated apparel becomes more popular across international markets, understanding export rules and compliance requirements is no longer optional — it’s essential.
Whether you sell heated gloves, heated jackets, heated vests, socks, or heated insoles, the right certifications ensure smooth customs clearance and legal market entry

1. Product Category Classification

Heated apparel falls into a “dual category” during export declarations:

• Battery-powered electronic product

• Wearable textile with integrated electronics

This means heated gear is often reviewed under both textile regulations and electronic safety standards, depending on the destination country.

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2. Key Certifications by Region

To enter different markets legally, heated apparel must meet the required safety and chemical standards.

🇪🇺 European Union

• CE — Mandatory for most electronic components

• RoHS — Ensures no restricted chemicals in electrical parts

• REACH — For textile safety and chemical compliance

🇺🇸 United States

• FCC — Required for all electronic devices

• UL / ETL (optional) — Helps with retail acceptance

• CPSIA — If products target youth markets

🇨🇦 Canada

• ICES/FCC for electronics

• Health Canada labeling for textile goods

🌏 Other regions

• PSE — Japan

• KC — Korea

• SAA — Australia

👉 Would you like to know which certificates are needed in your area?

Check：Global Heated Gear Certification Guide

3. Battery Transportation Compliance

Most heated gear uses 7.4V lithium-ion batteries, which are classified as Class 9 Dangerous Goods.
To export safely, you must have:

• UN38.3 certification (mandatory worldwide)

• MSDS (safety data sheet)

• Correct IATA/IMDG labeling + packaging

Shipments without these may be delayed or rejected by customs or airlines.

4. Labeling & Documentation Requirements

To pass customs and local retail inspections, heated apparel must include:

• Material composition & care labels

• Manufacturer / importer information

• Local-language user manual

• Safety warnings & usage instructions

• Test reports (CE, FCC, RoHS, UN38.3) upon request

Working with a compliant manufacturer like SAVIOR HEAT helps ensure all required documents are available.

5. Common Export Mistakes to Avoid

These issues often lead to failed shipments or customs delays:

• Missing CE / FCC marking

• Shipping lithium batteries without UN38.3

• Declaring heated gloves as “simple textile gloves”

• Missing translated manuals for Europe or Asia

• No proof of RoHS or REACH compliance

👉 Would you like to know if you have used the correct reporting method?

Reference：Heated Apparel Export Checklist

Conclusion

Navigating export regulations is a key part of selling heated apparel globally.
Proper documentation avoids delays, prevents fines, and ensures legal access to overseas markets.

SAVIOR HEAT provides complete certification support — CE, RoHS, UN38.3, FCC, and more — helping partners ship safely and expand internationally.

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