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 U.S. forced labor prohibitions have been in place since the 1930s but an exercisable exception was repealed in 2015.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.
Recent Update on Forced Labor in Mexico
By Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel Mexico has recently published several legal instruments aimed to prevent and investigate forced and compulsory labor, including child forced or compulsory labor (forced labor). This impacts labor standards implemented by employers not just within the Mexican territory, but also from abroad, because starting May 18, 2023, goods […]
Key Legal Developments in 2023 Concerning United States Customs and International Trade
By Adrienne Braumiller, Founding Partner Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney Gavin Andersen, Braumiller Consulting Trade Advisor Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese goods continues to be at the forefront of international trade relations with China and the United States. As part of the four-year review required under the relevant statute (19 USC § 2417), the United States Trade […]
