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  Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

     Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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.
      
      UFLPA StrategyThe 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
                                                                          
                      Operational Guidance for ImportersCBP 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.
                                                        CBP Operational Guidance for Importers
                                                                          
                      UFLPA Entity ListThe 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
                                                                          
                      CBP Resources on UFLPA EnforcementCBP enforces the UFLPA's rebuttable presumption. For more information about UFLPA enforcement visit CBP's page on the UFLPA.
                                                        CBP Resources
                                                                          
                      Federal Register Notices on the UFLPA Entity ListThe 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.
                                                        Federal Register Notices
                                                                          
                      Frequently Asked QuestionsHave 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
              FLETF Public Comment
      Public Comments on UFLPA NoticeThe FLETF received 180 comments on its Federal Register Notice from U.S. and foreign businesses, industryassociations, civil society organizations, labor unions, academia, NGOs, and private individuals which are available on Regulations.gov.
                                                        Public Comments
                                                                          
                      UFLPA Public Hearing TranscriptWitness testimony from the April 8, 2022 public hearing is available by transcript on Regulations.gov under docket number DHS-2022-0001-0192.
                                                        Hearing Transcript
              Due Diligence U.S. Government and NGO Publication Resources
      **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***

Group of Seven Trade Ministers’ Statement on Forced Labor
	The Human Trafficking Legal Center’s Importing Freedom: Using the U.S. Tariff Act to Combat Forced Labor in Supply Chains.
              Due Diligence Stakeholder Engagement Best Practices
      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.

Stakeholder
			RolesCompany employees
			Suggest ways that risk assessment and auditing data and analysis could assist in making decisions on sourcing, product development, strategy, and other issues
				Act as extra “eyes and ears” on social compliance issues to supplement worksite monitoring programsWorkers in production facilities and worker representative unions
			Help identify risks of forced labor and other code of conduct violations at their worksites
				Be involved in remediation planning where appropriate
				Suggest opportunities for the company to address root causes of labor violationsSuppliers throughout the supply chain
			Be involved in code of conduct development
				Help ensure that suppliers’ employees, agents, and suppliers are educated on the code; for example, ensure that recruiters understand any prohibition on using the labor transfer programs
				Cooperate fully with auditors and independent verifiersCommunities and community-based organizations throughout the supply chain
			Provide valuable input into risk assessment; for example, provide advice on indicators of forced labor in recruitment of minority workers
				Provide information to auditors and independent verifiers, as appropriate and safe
				Provide comment on public reporting to enhance accuracy and credibilityNational or international civil society organizations
			Supply information, via research, reports, or personnel in-country, to inform risk assessment
				Carry out audits or independent verification, as appropriate and safe
				Contribute to or provide comment on public reporting to enhance accuracy and credibilityShareholders and investor groups
			Communicate with companies on specific risks, including the risk of forced labor, in their supply chains (vocal shareholders can also increase risk of reputational damage if they believe the social compliance system is not effective)
				Encourage the company to dedicate resources to public reporting
				Engage with the company to help identify root causes of labor abuse that may be linked to its operationsOther companies in the importer’s industry
			Share risk assessment information about particular sourcing locations or suppliers
				Join together to train or communicate with shared suppliers and other stakeholders on codes of conduct
				Arrange joint audits or independent verification processes
              Additional FLETF Agency Resources Related to the Region*
      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
              Contact Us
      Forced Labor Enforcement Task ForceHave questions related to the FLETF's role in the UFLPA or about the Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China?
                                                        Email the Task Force
                                                                          
                      UFLPA Entity ListHave questions about the UFLPA Entity List?
                                                        Email Questions About the Entity List
                                                                          
                      U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionHave 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
  
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