Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Compliance & Due Diligence for Importers

Forced Labor Trade Law

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Primer on Forced Labor Enforcement for U.S. Importers

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. This guidance, posted on Mon, 06/13/2022 – 12:00, provides transparency to CBP’s operational approach, distinct from the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force’s Strategy. For full details, refer to the official document: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Jun/CBP_Guidance_for_Importers_for_UFLPA_13_June_2022.pdf. Additionally, Partner & Founder Adrienne Braumiller has published a related article: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/complying-uyghur-forced-labor-prevention-act-uflpa/.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 How can Braumiller Law Group assist with UFLPA compliance?

This page provides a comprehensive list of resources concerning compliance with U.S. Forced Labor laws for imported merchandise, including operational guidance and strategy documents related to the UFLPA. For specific assistance regarding the details of forced labor trade law, you can reach out to Braumiller Law Group as indicated in the page's meta description.

2 What are the key requirements for importers under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)?

The UFLPA establishes a rebuttable presumption that goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China are made with forced labor and are prohibited from importation into the U.S. Importers must demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that their goods were not produced with forced labor to overcome this presumption. Official guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is linked on this page.

3 Where can I find information about Withhold Release Orders (WROs) related to forced labor?

This page provides links to resources such as the Updated Guidance Document for Industry Hoshine Withhold Release Order and the Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd Withhold Release Order FAQs. These documents offer insights into specific WROs and general procedures for addressing them.

4 How can I contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding UFLPA inquiries?

The page provides direct contact information for CBP's Forced Labor Division at cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor and an email address for UFLPA inquiries: UFLPAInquiry@cbp.dhs.gov. It also links to CBP's UFLPA webpage for further information and updates.