Importing from China
Importing product from China? Having issues with Section 301? Perhaps you are having problems with a WRO regarding Forced Labor in the supply chain? Conducting business with China isn’t getting any easier anytime soon. In the meantime, BLG can assist. Global Trade Compliance is what we do at Braumiller Law Group.
Million Dollar Question
So your product coming in from China was detained by Customs because of suspected Forced Labor used in manufacturing, and the subsequent million-dollar question: Has your law firm ever successfully attained a release of goods in this case? And the far less than a million-dollar answer is, yes, we have! Importing product into the U.S. from China? It’s not getting any easier and BLG is here to help.
Forced Labor Enforcement
Approximately 5000 shipments were detained by customs during FY 2023 due to Forced Labor enforcement. Anything manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, or produced by certain entities, is prohibited by section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 from entering the U.S. If you are importing from Asia it pays to know your first, second and third tier and any other suppliers. Detentions can be disruptive and expensive. We take a proactive approach.
The Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast with Adrienne Braumiller
Rosemary Coates interviews Adrienne Braumiller for an in depth conversation about the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act and the stress caused on global supply chains.
Rabbit Hole of Trade Compliance
Is your company falling down the rabbit hole of international trade compliance? The complex and difficult situation where one question leads to another question, problem or complication like forced labor.
Latest Developments with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and New Leadership at the Department of Homeland Security Signal Heavier Enforcement is Likely
In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China’s Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the Uyghur population. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) stands as a pivotal piece of legislation designed to address these concerns and to ensure that products imported into the United States are devoid of forced labor originating from the Xinjiang region.
Braumiller Law Group Help with China Imports
Importing goods from China and navigating section 301, WRO and forced labor supply chain is complicated. Braumiller Law Group can help with international trade and compliance.
Forced Labor Goods from the Uyghur Region in China through Malaysia
Companies try to shield detection of forced labor goods from the Uyghur Region in China by shipping through Malaysia to avoid accurately reporting the country of origin. Adrienne Braumiller discusses the importance of tracing your supply chain to avoid violating forced labor laws.
Hot Topics in International Trade: Forced Labor
Adrienne Braumiller discusses forced labor, its definition and how it’s regulated. U.S. forced labor prohibitions have been in place since the 1930s but an exercisable exception was repealed in 2015. In the current landscape, importers and exporters must navigate WROs (Withhold Release Order) and findings.
Forced Labor
WRO and ULFPA detentions are happening much more often with China, Malaysia and Vietnam. The supplier to your supplier is where you may often be unfamiliar with the source of manufacturing and whether forced labor is involved. How to overcome the obstacles regarding importing a product to the U.S. from these countries. Braumiller Law Group can help.
