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FCC Makes Numerous Changes in Final Version of Proposed Equipment Rules
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Fusion42 · 25 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC finalised rules closing the 'component part loophole' by requiring online marketplaces to display FCC IDs at point of sale and banning logic-bearing hardware from covered-list suppliers. The final order expanded significantly from the draft, adding clarity on marketplace liability, exemptions for small sellers and used devices, and mandating database modernisation.
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If you sell hardware online or source components from non-US makers, your supply chain just became auditable and your marketplace liability is now conditional on 'reasonable due diligence' - the FCC will define that in enforcement, not in advance. The 30-day clock for banned components starts when the rule hits the Federal Register, not today.
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