IC ID, officially known as ISED ID, is mandatory for wireless RF products exported to Canada (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, UWB, remote control, etc.). Costs vary by product functions, test items and service channels. Below are realistic 2026 industry price ranges.

I. 2026 IC ID Total Cost Range

All-inclusive fees from domestic and international labs: CNY 10,000 – 50,000

·Low-power simple products (Bluetooth earbuds, 2.4G mice/keyboards): 10,000–15,000 CNY

·Standard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices (cameras, routers, tablets): 15,000–30,000 CNY

·Multi-band, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, SAR+DFS products: 30,000–50,000 CNY (international labs +30%+)

Products with existing FCC ID certification can save 30–40% via data reuse.

  II. IC ID Cost Structure

1.ISED Official Registration Fees (revised April 2025: +2.7%; April 2026: +1.7%)

·Via Certification Body (CB): New ~784 CAD; amendments ~393 CAD

·Direct application: New 4361.66 CAD; amendments 320–1280 CADMost exporters use CB channels for lower cost and easier processing.

2.Laboratory Testing Fees (largest variable)

·Basic RF + EMC: 5,000–10,000 CNY

·SAR for body-worn devices significantly increases cost

·DFS for 5GHz adds complexity

·FCC-compatible reports reduce redundant testing

3.Canadian Local Representative FeeMandatory for foreign manufacturers. Billing varies (annual or one-time); clarify terms before signing.

4.Technical Documentation FeeIncluded in most full packages; minimal for simple products.

  III. Key Cost Factors

·More bands and newer tech (5G, Wi-Fi 6) increase cost.

·SAR/DFS testing majorly impacts pricing.

·FCC certification reduces costs.

·Domestic labs are >30% cheaper than international labs.

·Expedite service: +20–30%.

·Retesting due to failure adds expense.

  IV. Hidden Costs

·Label revision for non-compliant marking

·Board redesign and retesting for RF failure

·Document resubmission due to errors

·Duplicate fees from improper family grouping

  V. 2026 Cost-Saving Tips

·Obtain FCC ID first to reuse data.

·Group identical-hardware models properly.

·Design per RSS standards early to avoid failures.

·Choose all-inclusive quotes to avoid hidden charges.

·Use standard turnaround unless urgent.

2026 IC ID all-inclusive costs: 10,000–50,000 CNY. Lower for simple devices, higher for multi-band SAR/DFS products.Contact BLUEASIA Testing & Certification Consultant: +86 13534225140