CBP enforces forced labor trade law under 19 U.S.C. 1307, which defines forced labor as all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer work or service voluntarily. CBP implements 19 U.S.C. 1307 through issuance of Withhold Release Orders (WROs) and Findings, enforcement the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), and Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). Goods subject to WROs and Findings, UFLPA, and CAATSA are not entitled to entry at any ports of the U.S.
FY 2026 Statistics (View Full FY 2024-2026 Statistics)
*11 active WROs were superseded by enforcement of the UFLPA rebuttable presumption. Additionally, six active WROs were superseded by enforcement of Findings.
**1 Finding is on hold/pending litigation. CBP not actively enforcing this Finding.
***Includes all enforcement actions (e.g., WRO, Finding, UFLPA, CAATSA); data from October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and updated on a quarterly basis.
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Enforcement Statistics Dashboard
CBP has published a UFLPA dashboard providing statistics on shipments subjected to UFLPA reviews and enforcement actions. An associated data dictionary describes various data elements referenced in the dashboard.
Countering America's Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by the labor of North Korean nationals or citizens are in violation of 19 U.S.C. § 1307 and shall not be entitled to entry into the U.S.
Inquiries can be directed to caatsa@cbp.dhs.gov
Recent Enforcement Actions
- NEW WRO! CBP Issues Two WROs against Garment Manufacturers Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. – Press Release Date 6/23/2026
- NEW WRO! CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. – Press Release Date 6/16/2026
- CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Finca Monte Grande – Press Release Date 01/29/2026
- CBP modifies Withhold Release Order on FGV Holdings Berhad – Press Release Date 01/15/2026
- CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Linglong International Europe D.O.O. Zrenjanin – Press Release Date 12/18/2025
- CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Firemount Group Ltd. – Press Release Date 11/18/2025
- CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. – Press Release Date 09/24/2025
- CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Zhen Fa 7 – Press Release Date 05/28/2025
- CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Taepyung Salt Farm – Press Release Date 4/3/2025
Forced Labor Video Series
Forced Labor Statistics: Enforcement Actions
Total active: 58* Withhold Release Orders and 9** active Findings.
| Forced Labor Enforcement Actions | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withhold Release Orders (WROs) Issued* | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Findings Published | 0 | 1** | 0 |
| Penalties Issued | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| WROs & Findings Modified | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Shipments Stopped | 4,850 | 7,325 | 3,138*** |
| Value of Shipments Stopped | $1.75 billion | $164.47 million | $220.67*** million |
*11 active WROs were superseded by enforcement of the UFLPA rebuttable presumption. Additionally, six active WROs were superseded by enforcement of Findings.
**1 Finding is on hold/pending litigation. CBP not actively enforcing this Finding.
***Includes all enforcement actions (e.g., WRO, Finding, UFLPA, CAATSA); data from October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and updated on a quarterly basis.
For even more information, visit the UFLPA Dashboard and WRO/Findings.