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Forced Labor

CBP Issues WROs on both Needle Craft and Casual Wear Apparel

Effective immediately, CBP will detain garments produced by these factories at all U.S. Ports of Entry.

Press Release

Our Mission:

Forced labor is an unfair trade practice that undermines the ability of U.S. companies to compete fairly in the global economy. CBP’s forced labor enforcement efforts safeguard U.S. economic and national security and uphold human rights and ethical labor standards.

CBP Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers

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Forced Labor Enforcement

Learn about enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Withhold Release Orders (WROs) and Findings, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), and view statistics on forced labor enforcement actions.

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Leveling the Playing Field

Prevent and address forced labor in your supply chain, submit forced labor allegations and modification requests, review timelines for forced labor petitions, learn how CBP’s investigative process leads to impactful enforcement and become well-versed in CBP’s forced labor enforcement process.
 

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Laws and Authorities

Find DHS/CBP resources related to 19 U.S.C. §1307, UFLPA, CAATSA, and learn how CBP is working with our global partners in other countries to combat forced labor, share best practices, and build a “whole of society” approach to eliminating the use of forced labor.
 

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Compliance

Submit a UFLPA exception or applicability, CAATSA exception, or WRO admissibility review; view CBP and interagency resources, reports, and business advisories that can assist with due diligence and remaining compliant in an evolving marketplace.
 


Questions related to Forced Labor can be emailed to ForcedLabor@cbp.dhs.gov.

Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026