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CBP Issues WROs on Jordan Garment Imports from Needle Craft and Casual Wear

Published June 24, 2026

Key Points

  • CBP issued WROs against garments made by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. in Jordan.
  • Affected shipments will be detained at U.S. ports of entry.
  • CBP cited evidence indicating forced labor in the production of the garments.
  • Both WROs were issued due to violation of 19 U.S.C. § 1307, which bans imports made with forced labor.
  • Importers may either export or destory the goods or provide proof that they were not made with forced labor.
CBP seal and gavel with a U.S. flag, representing enforcement of Jordan garment import restrictions

T​​​​​​​​​​he U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on June 23, 2026, for garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. in Jordan. Effective immediately, CBP will detain shipments of these garments at U.S. ports of entry based on evidence indicating forced labor concerns. The WROs follow a CBP investigation that reviewed government records, company information, reports, worker statements, and other evidence. A press release was also posted on the CBP website.

CBP Investigation Findings

CBP found evidence showing that workers at the two facilities were subject to seven forced labor indicators identified by the International Labour Organization, including:

  1. Retention of identity documents
  2. Excessive overtime
  3. Threats and intimidation
  4. Violence
  5. Wage withholding
  6. Movement restrictions
  7. Abusive working conditions

CBP also confirmed through trade data that garments from the facilities are being, or are likely to be, imported into the U.S.

Actions for Affected Importers

Importers with detained shipments may either export or destroy the goods or submit evidence showing the goods were not produced with forced labor

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Importers sourcing garments from Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. in Jordan should review their shipments and ensure compliance with CBP forced labor requirements.

CBP’s Ongoing Forced Labor Enforcement

CBP now enforces 58 WROs and eight Findings under 19 U.S.C. § 1307. The agency accepts forced labor allegations from government agencies, organizations, media, and the public through its Forced Labor Allegation Portal.

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