The cost of US FCC certification for computers cannot be stated uniformly and depends primarily on whether the computer has wireless functionality. This determines which type of FCC certification it requires, and different types have vastly different test items and complexity, which is the core factor affecting price.

The table below summarizes the core cost structure as of 2025, helping you quickly gain an overall understanding.

FCC Certification Cost Overview:

Besides the basic certification fees above, some potential additional costs need consideration:

1.Official Application Fee: Applying for an FCC ID requires paying a Grantee Code fee, approximately $60 USD.

2.Agency Service Fee: If delegating to an agency to assist with technical file preparation or process handling, may incur a service fee of 1,000 - 5,000 RMB.

3.Modification & Retest Fees: If the product fails the initial test and requires debugging and modification, this could increase costs by 30% - 50%.

4.Expedited Service Fee: If needing to shorten the review cycle (e.g., from 4 weeks to 2 weeks), typically requires an additional 20% - 30% of the total fee.

  Practical Strategies for Optimizing FCC Certification Costs:

1.Modular Certification: If your computer product uses wireless modules (e.g., Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules) that are already FCC ID certified, the wireless certification for the final product can be greatly simplified, potentially exempting some tests. This is an effective strategy to save costs and time.

2.Conduct Pre-testing: Before formal submission, conduct pre-testing through a laboratory to identify and resolve potential electromagnetic compatibility or radio frequency issues in advance. This can greatly avoid additional modification and retest fees arising from formal test failure.

3.Bulk Certification: For certification of similar product series (e.g., different laptop models), inquire with the certification body about package pricing for bulk certification; the average cost per unit might be reduced by 10% - 20%.

We hope this detailed cost interpretation and strategic advice helps you better plan and execute FCC certification for your computer products. If you have more specific questions about computers with particular wireless features (like 5G or Wi-Fi 6E), BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140, will provide professional certification consulting services.