Forced Labor Compliance – New Resources Available [Updated]

Trade Update • March 13, 2023

.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is undertaking multiple efforts to provide more information for companies seeking to comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307).

UFLPA and Forced Labor Enforcement – New Resources for Industry

CBP has recently released additional guidance on enforcement and review procedures under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA):

• • More detailed FAQs
  • Best Practices for Applicability Reviews
  • Guidance on Executive Summaries and a Sample Table of Contents
    
    
• On March 14-15, 2023, CBP’s Office of Trade will host the Forced Labor Technical Expo in Washington D.C. The Forced Labor Technical Expo will offer a forum for industry to provide the international trade community with information about the latest technologies that can aid in securing and managing the flow of goods.
• Registration here.
• Agenda here.
• LIVE Stream and other event resources here.

• On April 17-19, 2023, CBP’s Office of Trade will host the 2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit in Boston, MA. Register here.

• For questions regarding the published documents or the Forced Labor Technical Expo, please contact UFLPAinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov. For questions regarding the 2023 TFCS Summit, please contact TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov.

Other resources, including CBP’s Operational Guidance for Importers and the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Strategy are available on cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor/UFLPA.

Questions about the UFLPA and forced labor enforcement, and if your products are affected? We are always here to help, contact us.