In May and June 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added 29 People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
Most of the listed entities include 26 textile companies, while three of the 29 have been identified as collaborating with the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) government in perpetuating forced labor. The three entities are accused of recruiting, transporting, and exploiting Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other persecuted groups from the XUAR.
The latest update brings the total number of designated entities to 68 companies across various product sectors, effective since the enactment of UFLPA. As a result, goods produced by these entities will be subject to the restrictions outlined in the UFLPA. The list is subject to future updates, and additional entities may be added as necessary.
Furthermore, a formal procedure is in place for parties to request their removal from the entity list, providing a pathway for entities to resolve any issues and demonstrate compliance with UFLPA standards.
A full list of additions to the UFLPA Entity List can be found here. For further questions on the additions to the UFLPA Entity List, reach out to Mohawk Global Trade Advisors.
