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Forced Labor Portal Now Live (Recorded Webinar Available Soon)

Published Jan. 6, 2025 | Updated Jan. 22, 2025

Key Points

  • CBP will host three webinars in January 2026 to train users on the Forced Labor Portal.
  • The Portal covers Withhold Release Orders, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) reviews, UFLPA exception requests, and CAATSA exception requests.
  • Importers must submit shipments detained or excluded for forced labor enforcement through the Portal.
  • Webinars are scheduled for January 13, 14, and 15, 2026, at specific EST times.
  • Registration is required via the CBP link; questions can be sent to ForcedLabor@cbp.dhs.gov.
  • Latest Update: CBP officially launched the Forced Labor Portal on January 21, 2026.
Laptop displaying U.S. Customs and Border Protection webinar screen for Forced Labor Portal training

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch the Forced Labor Portal in January 2026. The Portal provides a central system for submitting review requests related to forced labor enforcement, including Withhold Release Orders, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act applicability and exception requests, and CAATSA exception requests. All detained or excluded shipments requiring review must be submitted through this Portal. CBP will conduct three webinars to train users on its functionalities.

Forced Labor Portal Is Now Live

On January 21, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially launched the Forced Labor Portal. Depending on the type of review, submissions will be handled by CBP personnel in the Forced Labor Division, at the Port of Entry, or by the Center of Excellence and Expertise.

Mandatory submissions through the portal (effective January 21, 2026) include:

  • Withhold Release Order (WRO) or Finding admissibility reviews
  • Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act applicability reviews
  • Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act exception requests
  • Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) exception requests

Portal Access and Resources:

For questions or support, email ForcedLabor@cbp.dhs.gov.

Webinar Schedules

  • Session 1: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. EST – Webinar Link
  • Session 2: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. EST – Webinar Link
  • Session 3: Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. EST – Webinar Link

Registration: Importers must register using the CBP-provided link.

For questions or comments, contact ForcedLabor@cbp.dhs.gov.

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