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The DHS FLETF Chair announces new additions to the UFLPA Entity List.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No. 117-78), also known as the UFLPA, directs the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force to develop a strategy for supporting enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods into the United States manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the People's Republic of China, especially from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, or Xinjiang. The UFLPA was enacted on December 23, 2021, with a June 21, 2022 effective date for a rebuttable presumption that goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in Xinjiang or by an entity on the UFLPA Entity List are prohibited from U.S. importation under 19 U.S.C. § 1307. CBP leads the implementation of the rebuttable presumption under the UFLPA, and more about implementation efforts can be found on the CBP UFLPA page.
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UFLPA Strategy
The FLETF published the Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China on June 17, 2022.
UFLPA Strategy
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Operational Guidance for Importers
CBP exercises its authority under the customs laws to detain, exclude, and/or seize and forfeit shipments that are within the scope of the UFLPA. See CBP's Operational Guidance for Importers for more information.
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UFLPA Entity List
The UFLPA Entity List is maintained by the FLETF . Merchandise imported by entities identified by the FLETF on the UFLPA Entity List are subject to the UFLPA's rebuttable presumption.
UFLPA Entity List
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CBP Resources on UFLPA Enforcement
CBP enforces the UFLPA's rebuttable presumption. For more information about UFLPA enforcement visit CBP's page on the UFLPA.
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Federal Register Notices on the UFLPA Entity List
The FLETF announces the publication and availability of the UFLPA Entity List, a consolidated register of the four lists required to be developed and maintained pursuant to the UFLPA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the UFLPA Entity List or UFLPA Strategy? Check the Frequently Asked Questions page to see if your questions about the UFLPA may be answered there.
UFLPA FAQs
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Public Comments on UFLPA Notice
The FLETF received 180 comments on its Federal Register Notice from U.S. and foreign businesses, industry associations, civil society organizations, labor unions, academia, NGOs, and private individuals which are available on Regulations.gov.
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UFLPA Public Hearing Transcript
Witness testimony from the April 8, 2022 public hearing is available by transcript on Regulations.gov under docket numberDHS-2022-0001-0192.
International Standards Resources*
- The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (including sector-specific guidance)
- The International Labour Organization Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
- The International Labour Organization publication, Combating Forced Labour: A Handbook for Employers and Business
- International Labour Organization Guidelines Concerning the Measurement of Forced Labor
- International Labour Organization General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment
- International Organization for Migration’s ethical recruitment standards
- The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights guide on The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights (OHCHR guide)
U.S. Government Resources*
- U.S. Department of Labor Comply Chain
- U.S. Department of State Responsible Sourcing Tool
- Federal Acquisition Regulations
- National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct
- The updated Xinjiang Supply Chains Business Advisory (July 2021)
- CBP Reasonable Care: An Informed Compliance Publication
- CBP forced labor website resources
- CBP Withhold Release Orders and Findings, including those involving China and Xinjiang, and related FAQs that may aid importers in identifying additional merchandise, regions, and producers whose imports into the United States may be subject to exclusion and/or seizure.
Other Resources*
The FLETF recommends stakeholders, including importers subject to the rebuttable presumption, consider the following types of supply chain-related stakeholder roles and engagements. The FLETF encourages NGOs and the private sector to share information with the FLETF related to engagements and efforts to implement programs to support these engagements, so the FLETF can continue to develop and define best practices.
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Company employees |
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Workers in production facilities and worker representative unions |
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Suppliers throughout the supply chain |
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Communities and community-based organizations throughout the supply chain |
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National or international civil society organizations |
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Shareholders and investor groups |
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Other companies in the importer’s industry |
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- CBP Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Page
- CBP Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics
- CBP Best Practices for Applicability Reviews: Importer Responsibilities
- CBP Guidance on Executive Summaries and Sample Tables of Contents
- The updated Xinjiang Supply Chains Business Advisory (July 2021)
- U.S. Department of Labor Forced Labor in Xinjiang
- U.S. Department of State 2021 Investment Climate Statements: China
- U.S. Department of State Guidance on Implementing the "UN Guiding Principles" for Transactions Linked to Foreign Government End-Users for Products or Services with Surveillance Capabilities
- U.S. Department of State 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report: China
- U.S. Department of State 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China
- U.S. Department of State 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: China
- U.S. Department of State Forced Labor in China’s Xinjiang Region (J/TIP fact sheet)
- U.S. Department of State Responsible Business Conduct
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Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
Have questions related to the FLETF's role in the UFLPA or about theStrategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China?
Email the Task Force
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UFLPA Entity List
Have questions about the UFLPA Entity List?
Email Questions About the Entity List
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Have questions related to the implementation of the UFLPA’s rebuttable presumption? Access more information at CBP.gov's page on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act or reach out to CBP by email.
Email CBP
*Resource lists included on this webpage are not exhaustive
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Last Updated: 10/16/2023