Updated forced labour requirements
North America
UFLPA Entity List to over 100 Chinese firms
On 22 November, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of 29 companies to the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. This brings the current list to 107 Chinese entities. The Forced Labour Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has identified 24 entities engaged in the production and sale of agricultural products, including tomato paste and tomato products, walnuts, red dates, raisins and other products.
Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined that aluminium extrusion products imported from Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L., a Chinese-owned entity in the Dominican Republic, uses forced labour in its manufacturing process.
Reminder: APHIS Lacey Phase VII now in effect
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Lacey Phase VII took effect on 1 December, 2024. Importers must file a Lacey declaration for products subject to Lacey Act requirements or will not be allowed into the United States. Make sure that you review the USDA’s website on Lacey Act declaration requirements for helpful resources and to learn more.
CBP updates origin document guidance
On 19 November, 2024, CBP issued updated guidance regarding origin documentation. The update states origin declarations, origin statements or certifications of origin must be completed by a “responsible official” of the importer, exporter or producer or by their authorised agent who has the relevant facts per the respective trade preference programme. The party completing the origin documentation is responsible for its truthfulness and liable for false statements and material omissions.
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