Forced Labor Import Restrictions UFLPA

Forced Labor Import Restrictions UFLPA#

UFLPA presumes all goods from China's Xinjiang region — or produced by entities on the UFLPA Entity List — are made with forced labor and are banned from US import. To import, you must prove by clear and convincing evidence that forced labor was not used anywhere in the supply chain. This applies to raw materials through finished goods.

Supply Chain Mapping for UFLPA Compliance#

Map your supply chain to the raw material level. If any component — cotton, polysilicon, tomatoes, or hundreds of other materials — originates in Xinjiang or involves Entity List companies, you need documentation proving forced labor-free sourcing. This often requires third-party audits, supplier certifications, and traceability systems.

What Happens When CBP Detains Your Shipment#

If CBP detains goods under UFLPA, you have 30 days to provide evidence of forced labor-free production. Required: supply chain maps, audit reports, worker payment records, sourcing documentation. If evidence is insufficient, goods are excluded (returned or destroyed). Detention rates are increasing — prepare documentation before shipping, not after detention.

• The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act creates a rebuttable presumption that Xinjiang goods involve forced labor