What is the purpose of this page regarding forced labor trade law?

This page serves as a comprehensive resource hub, providing a curated list of articles, podcasts, and official government documents to help importers understand and comply with U.S. Forced Labor laws, particularly the UFLPA.

Where can I find official U.S. government guidance on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)?

This page provides direct links to key official documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding UFLPA operational guidance and entity lists.

Are there resources available for understanding supply chain due diligence related to forced labor?

Yes, the page includes links to resources such as CBP's Informed Compliance Publication on Reasonable Care, which contains a dedicated section on forced labor, offering guidance on due diligence requirements for importers.

UFLPA Compliance: Due Diligence & Supply Chain Tracing for Importers

Forced Labor Trade Law

Below is a comprehensive list of resources concerning compliance with U.S. Forced Labor laws for imported merchandise.

The Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast with Adrienne Braumiller – https://www.braumillerlaw.com/detect-forced-labor-goods-from-uyghur-region-china/.

Forced Labor Goods from the Uyghur Region in China through Malaysia – https://www.braumillerlaw.com/detect-forced-labor-goods-from-uyghur-region-china/.

Latest Developments with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and New Leadership at the Department of Homeland Security Signal Heavier Enforcement is Likely – https://www.braumillerlaw.com/latest-developments-uyghur-forced-labor-prevention-act/.

FLETF: Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced labor in the People’s Republic of China (June 17, 2022) – https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/22_0617_fletf_uflpa-strategy.pdf.

FLETF: UFLPA Entity List – https://www.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list.

S. CBP: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevent Act Operational Guidance (June 13, 2022) – https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Jun/CBP_Guidance_for_Importers_for_UFLPA_13_June_2022.pdf.

CBP’s Informed Compliance Publication on Reasonable Care, which has a forced labor section starting on Page 14.

Updated Guidance Document for Industry Hoshine Withhold Release Order (March 1, 2022) – https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Mar/CBP%20Hoshine%20WRO%20Industry%20Guidance%20-%203.1.2022_CBP_508.pdf.

Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd Withhold Release Order FAQs – https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/forced-labor/hoshine-silicon-industry-co-ltd-withhold-release-order-frequently-asked-questions?language_content_entity=en.

Contact CBP’s Forced Labor Division – cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor

CBP’s UFLPA webpage – cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor/UFLPA

UFLPA inquiries can be directed to – UFLPAInquiry@cbp.dhs.gov

Department of State’s Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory – state.gov/xinjiang-supply-chain-business-advisory/

CTPAT: cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/cargo-security/ctpat

UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/big-issues/un-guiding-principles-on-business-human-rights/

Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: https://www.oecd.org/corporate/mne/

Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, International Labour Organization: https://www.ilo.org/empent/areas/mne-declaration/lang–en/index.htm

Combating Forced Labour: A Handbook for Employers and Business, International Labour Organization, (June 25, 2015): https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—ed_norm/—declaration/documents/publication/wcms_101171.pdf.

Guidelines Concerning the Measurement of Forced Labor, International Labour Organization (2018): https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—dgreports/—stat/documents/meetingdocument/wcms_648619.pdf.

Forced Labor Due Diligence – Supply Chain Tracing Requirements to Comply with UFLPA, Withhold Release Orders, and More

https://www.braumillerlaw.com/forced-labor-supply-chain-tracing-requirements-comply-uyghur-forced-labor-prevention-act/

Primer on Forced Labor Enforcement for U.S. Importers

https://www.braumillerlaw.com/primer-forced-labor-enforcement-u-s-importers/

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

What is the CBP Document Posting Date and its significance for UFLPA?

Mon, 06/13/2022 – 12:00

CBP has released importer guidance to assist the trade community in preparing for the implementation of the UFLPA rebuttable presumption that goes into effect on June 21, 2022. Please be aware that this is CBP’s importer guidance, which provides transparency to CBP’s operational approach, and not the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force’s Strategy, which will provide additional importer guidance, required by the UFLPA.

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Jun/CBP_Guidance_for_Importers_for_UFLPA_13_June_2022.pdf

A recent article on the subject by Partner & Founder, Adrienne Braumiller:
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/complying-uyghur-forced-labor-prevention-act-uflpa/

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the purpose of this page regarding forced labor trade law?: This page serves as a comprehensive resource hub, providing a curated list of articles, podcasts, and official government documents to help importers understand and comply with U.S. Forced Labor laws, particularly the UFLPA.
2 Where can I find official U.S. government guidance on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)?: This page provides direct links to key official documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding UFLPA operational guidance and entity lists.
3 Are there resources available for understanding supply chain due diligence related to forced labor?: Yes, the page includes links to resources such as CBP's Informed Compliance Publication on Reasonable Care, which contains a dedicated section on forced labor, offering guidance on due diligence requirements for importers.