Understanding the cost structure for Canada's IC certification is essential for budgeting. Costs vary significantly based on product type.
| Cost Category | Details & Sub-Categories | Applicability / Notes |
| Testing Fees (Major Cost) | EMC: ~$500-3,000 RF: ~$1,500-8,000 Safety: ~$500-2,000 (Not always mandatory) SAR: ~$1,500-3,500 | EMC: All products. RF: Wireless devices. SAR: Body-worn devices. |
| Official Registration | New Application: $804.14 CAD Modification: $402.07 CAD | Fixed ISED fee. |
| Local Representative Fee | ~$1,000-3,000 CAD | Mandatory for overseas companies. |
| Other Potential Costs | Translation (~$200-800 CAD) Sample Shipping (~$300-1,500 CAD) Expedite Fee (20%-50% premium) | Manuals require English & French. |
Sample Cost Ranges (USD, for estimation)：
1.Basic Non-Radio Product: ~$1,000-5,000 (Testing).
2.Bluetooth Device: ~$3,000-6,000 (Total).
3.Wi-Fi Router: ~$6,000-10,000 (Total).
4.5G Device/Drone: >$10,000 (Total).
Cost Optimization Strategies：
1.Leverage FCC Reports: If product has US FCC certification, test reports can often be reused/recognized by ISED, saving >30%.
2.Family Model Applications: Submit similar models under a single application, paying only one registration fee.
3.Use Pre-Certified Modules: Integrating an already IC-certified RF module can exempt the host product from RF testing.
4.Lab Selection: Compare quotes from different ISED-accredited labs.
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