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.
Forced Labor Statistics: Enforcement Actions (View Full FY 2023-2025 Statistics)
*11 active WROs were superseded by enforcement of the UFLPA rebuttable presumption. Additionally, six active WROs were superseded by enforcement of Findings.
**Includes all enforcement actions (e.g., WRO, Finding, UFLPA, CAATSA); data from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and updated on a quarterly basis.
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) 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.
Submitting Forced Labor Allegations
To submit information to CBP alleging merchandise was produced with forced labor, please use CBP’s Forced Labor Allegation Portal.
Helpful Tips When Submitting Allegations
- Allegations may be reported anonymously OR they may include follow-up contact information (encouraged if possible).
- Allegations should provide specific, timely information about labor conditions and specific supply chain entities connected to the forced labor.
Modification or Revocation Request
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
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
Due Diligence Resources
Business Advisories
Recent Enforcement Actions
- CBP issues Finding on Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L. -Press Release Date 12/4/2024
- CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Asli Maydi -Press Release Date 11/01/2024
- CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order on Brightway Group -Press Release Date 10/11/2024
- CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order on Yu Long No. 2 -Press Release Date 08/14/2024
- CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Shanghai Select Safety Products and its subsidiaries -Press Release Date 04/10/2024
Questions related to Forced Labor can be emailed to ForcedLabor@cbp.dhs.gov
