⚠️ Important: Max Robotics is a coordination platform. We are not FCC engineers, lawyers, or a certification body, and we do not guarantee certification approval.
ℹ️ Figures shown are reference-only — always confirm against the latest official sources.
Live Cost Tracker
Current official fees from primary government sources. Reviewed monthly.
1.FCC
| Item | Amount | Unit | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
Equipment authorization application processing fee FCC published a refreshed fee schedule in April 2025 (Federal Register). Always confirm the live schedule before filing. | Per fee schedule (varies by service code) | per filing | FCC Application Processing Fees ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
TCB grant fee (charged by the certification body, not FCC) | $300 – $500 | per FCC ID | TCB market quotes (Intertek, TÜV SÜD, BACL — May 2026) ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
Grantee Code (FRN) registration | $61 | one-time | FCC OET Grantee Code Application ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
2.FDA
| Item | Amount | Unit | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
510(k) standard fee — FY2026 Federal Register published FY2026 rates July 30, 2025. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026. | Standard rate per FDA MDUFA — confirm at fda.gov | per submission | FDA MDUFA fee schedule ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
510(k) small-business fee — FY2026 Up 7% from FY2025. Requires Small Business Determination (SBD) before paying — non-refundable. | $6,517 | per submission | Federal Register — Medical Device User Fee Rates FY2026 ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
Annual establishment registration fee | Per FY2026 schedule (~$8K range — confirm at fda.gov) | per facility, per year | FDA Establishment Registration ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
3.Labs
| Item | Amount | Unit | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
FCC Part 15 lab testing — typical robot Pre-compliance testing usually $2K-$4K extra. Bundle FCC + CE saves 20-25%. | $5,000 – $12,000 | per radio campaign | Market quotes — Intertek, TÜV SÜD, BACL (China + US) ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
UL 3300 / ETL listing — typical service robot Plus $2K-$3K/year annual maintenance. ETL ~25% cheaper than UL Solutions. | $15,000 – $30,000 | first-time listing | Market quotes — UL, Intertek (May 2026) ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
4.Customs
| Item | Amount | Unit | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
Section 301 China tariff (most robotics HTS) On top of standard MFN duty. Reported with Chapter 99 subheading 9903.88.03. | +25% | ad valorem | USTR — China Section 301 tariff actions ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $32, max $634) | per entry | CBP MPF ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
5.Our service
| Item | Amount | Unit | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
US Agent — Basic ($299/yr) | $299 | per year | max-robotics service price list ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
Cert Tracker SaaS — Pro | $599 | per year | max-robotics service price list ↗ Verified: 2026-05-10 |
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⚠️ Important: Max Robotics is a coordination platform. We are not FCC engineers, lawyers, or a certification body, and we do not guarantee certification approval.
ℹ️ Figures shown are reference-only — always confirm against the latest official sources.