The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has added 37 entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, to combat the use of forced labor linked to the Xinjiang region of China. This marks the largest single expansion of the list to date, bringing the total number of entities on the UFLPA Entity List to 144.
“In adding 37 companies to the UFLPA Entities List and bringing the total to nearly 150, we again demonstrate our relentless fight against the cruelty of forced labor, our unwavering commitment to basic human rights, and our tireless defense of a free, fair, and competitive market,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas
KEY SECTORS IMPACTED BY NEW UFLPA ENTITY LIST EXPANSION
The new restrictions focus on suppliers of critical minerals, textile manufacturers, and solar module components. While some of the companies added are internationally recognized, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has evidence that, although these companies may not be directly engage forced labor practices, they source material from companies in Xinjiang that use forced labor.
As of January 15th, 2025, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has prohibited goods produced by these 37 companies from entering the United States. The goods are not permitted with rebuttable presumption, meaning CBP will hold all shipments from the companies named on the list unless evidence can be produced showing that no forced labor was used.
UFLPA ENFORCEMENT AND TRADE IMPACTS
Since the implementation of ULFPA in 2022, CBP has examined over 12,000 shipments, with 5,443 denials, 5,482 released and 1,741 pending. CBP continues to work efficiently to enforce ULFPA while ensuring that all legal trade can enter the U.S. uninterrupted.
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