There is no "unified price" for ISED certification, but there are clear "cost boundaries" – the official only charges fixed registration fees, while testing fees and service fees are the key drivers of price differences. Official registration fees will increase starting April 1, 2026 – this must be included in the budget to avoid unexpected overages during application.

I. 2026 ISED Certification: Core Cost Components

Costs are mainly divided into four categories: official registration fees, testing fees, TCB service fees, and new regulation-related additional costs. Each has a clear charging logic, explained below with practical scenarios:

1. Official Registration Fees: Fixed Expenses, Price Increase from April 1

These are transparent fees paid directly to ISED, with an official announcement of a price increase in 2026:

·New Application Registration Fee: $750 USD (approximately 5,400 RMB) before April 1, 2026; increased by 1.7% to approximately $762.75 USD (approximately 5,500 RMB) after April 1. For both single-model products and "Family Certification" (multiple models with the same hardware), the official only charges this fee once – no additional charges for more models, which is the biggest cost-saving advantage of Family Certification;

·Change Application Registration Fee: $375 USD (approximately 2,700 RMB) for parameter modifications (e.g., antenna, frequency band) after certification; increased by 1.7% to approximately $381.38 USD after April 1, 2026;

Note: Many agencies quote "over $800 USD for registration fees" – this is actually an "all-inclusive price" including the $750 USD official fee + the agency’s own service fees, not a separate official charge. Always ask for a detailed breakdown before signing a contract.

2. Testing Fees: Largest Variable, Dependent on Product Complexity & New Regulations

This is the core cost component, with significant price differences based on product type and new regulation requirements. In 2026, additional costs from new regulation-related tests must also be considered:

·Low-Risk Devices (Verification Mode): Wireless chargers, home appliance remote controls, low-power sensors. Testing items are simple (only basic RF + EMC testing, no SAR testing), with fees ranging from 8,000 to 12,000 RMB. One of our clients manufacturing ordinary wireless chargers spent 9,200 RMB on testing in early 2026, fully compliant with the ANSI C63.10-2020 standard;

·High-Risk Devices (Certification Mode, No New Additional Tests): Ordinary Bluetooth speakers, Wi-Fi devices without new bands. Complete RF and EMC testing is required, with fees ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 RMB. A client in Shenzhen manufacturing Bluetooth speakers spent 17,000 RMB on testing in late 2025 and successfully reused previous FCC test data, saving significant costs;

·High-Risk Devices (Including New Regulation-Related Tests): Wi-Fi routers supporting the 5600-5650 MHz band (requiring DFS testing), mobile phones/smart watches (requiring SAR simulation assessment). Testing fees will increase by 30%-50%, ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 RMB.

Note: Rectification and retesting are required for failed tests, usually costing 50%-80% of the original testing fee. One of our clients manufacturing smart door locks spent 2,800 RMB on antenna rectification and retesting – nearly 30% of the original cost.

3. TCB Service Fees: Charged by Agencies, Optional

·Basic Service Fees: Cover application material organization, official communication, and certificate collection, ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 RMB. For Family Certification, agencies may charge an additional 1,000-2,000 RMB for processing multiple model documents (not an official requirement – negotiable);

·Local Agent Service Fees: Mandatory for overseas enterprises, ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 RMB per year. The agent is responsible for receiving official notifications and inspection documents. Some TCBs include agent services in the basic service fee – confirm in advance;

·Document Translation & Organization Fees: English-French bilingual user manuals and technical documents (circuit diagrams, BOM lists) are required, with translation fees ranging from 800 to 2,000 RMB and technical document organization fees from 500 to 1,500 RMB. These costs can be saved if you can prepare bilingual documents yourself;

·Rush Fees: The regular review cycle is 4-6 weeks. For urgent orders, rush fees of 50%-100% of the basic service fee can shorten the cycle to 2-3 weeks. For example, a 4,000 RMB basic service fee becomes 6,000-8,000 RMB for rush service – not recommended unless necessary.

4. New Regulation-Related Additional Costs: Mandatory in 2026

These are additional costs from 2025-2026 new regulations, often overlooked by enterprises:

·Antenna Rectification Fees: If low-power device antennas do not comply with the RSS-248 standard (requiring permanent fixation or software locking), product structure modifications are needed, with hardware rectification fees ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 RMB (depending on product complexity);

·Standard Update Supplementary Testing Fees: For tests conducted to old standards before September 12, 2025, supplementary testing to the new ANSI C63.10-2020 standard is required for 2026 applications, costing 5,000-10,000 RMB.

  II. 2026 ISED Certification: Cost Reference by Product Type

Based on recent practical cases, the following cost ranges are provided for budgeting (RMB, including official registration fees + testing fees + basic service fees; excluding rush fees, rectification fees, and annual agent fees):

·Wireless Chargers (Low-Risk): 14,000-21,000 RMB;

·Bluetooth Speakers (Single Model, High-Risk): 22,000-34,000 RMB;

·Bluetooth Speakers (3 Models, Family Certification): 23,000-36,000 RMB (only 1,000-2,000 RMB more than single-model for agency document processing fees – official fees remain the same);

·Ordinary Wi-Fi Routers (No New Bands): 24,000-37,000 RMB;

·Wi-Fi Routers Supporting 5600-5650 MHz (Including DFS Testing): 34,000-49,000 RMB;

·Smart Watches (Including SAR Simulation Assessment): 29,000-44,000 RMB;

·Mobile Phones (High-Risk + Full Testing): 49,000-78,000 RMB;

·Low-Power IoT Sensors (SDoC Mode): 7,000-14,000 RMB (no official registration fee – only testing fees + declaration fees).

The core of ISED certification costs in 2026 is "clarifying boundaries + leveraging Family Certification." Official fees are fixed; savings mainly come from testing fees (data reuse) and service fees (negotiation). There is no unified price, but by matching products to the right category, accounting for official price increases and new testing items, and using cost-saving techniques, costs can be controlled within a reasonable range. If you have questions about product costs, BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140 – We provide professional certification consulting services.