Tackling Forced Labor in Supply Networks

CBP plays a critical role in the enforcement of forced labor laws.  Most recently, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) came into effect June 21, 2022.  It states that all goods, articles, wares, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China are produced by forced labor and therefore the importation of the goods into the U.S. is prohibited.  

Even those not importing directly from China may have goods detained if the materials used to produce the imported goods at any point in the supply chain are tied at any level to XUAR or the Entity List.  Companies need to ensure their supply chains do not include such goods. 

Hear how trade enforcement issues are impacting supply chains, manufacturing, and the availability of goods for consumers.

Featuring:
Todd Owen, former Executive Assistant Commissioner, CBP (moderator) and 
Brian Hoxie, Director, Forced Labor Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, Office of Trade, CBP

This discussion took place at 2023 HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington DC on December 12, 2023.

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