STR Webinar: Forced Labor in My Supply Chain? Understanding The Law and Responding to CBP Detentions
The U.S. has long prohibited the importation of goods made with forced labor, but federal focus on this issue has increased noticeably in recent years. Presidents of both parties have made forced labor a priority, Congress has approved new laws and increased funding for enforcement, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has made record numbers of forced labor detentions amid growing political pressure.
In practice, however, it’s hard to predict and respond to CBP’s actions. The agency does not always target identified high-risk areas or goods, and the threshold to overcome a detention may seem incomprehensible at times.
Join us to learn more about the general statutory framework on forced labor imports, how businesses can prepare for a potential inquiry or detention, and best practices in responding to CBP.
Key Topics
Statutory frameworks: Section 307, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
Withhold release orders and findings
CBP forced labor dashboard update and enforcement landscape
New CBP forced labor portal for making submissions
Preventative compliance – due diligence, capabilities, and limitations
Responding to requests for information and detentions of cargo
Responding to public listings
