UFLPA

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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Protect your supply chain from forced labour risks

The UFLPA prohibits goods linked to forced labour from entering the United States. All imports from Xinjiang are presumed to involve forced labour unless proven otherwise, and non-compliance can mean shipments are detained, seized, or permanently barred. The financial, legal, and reputational consequences are significant, making supply chain transparency essential.

NQC’s SUPPLIERASSURANCE platform supports compliance by combining supplier mapping, risk assessment, independent verification, and corrective action tracking. Within this framework, a dedicated UFLPA assessment helps importers trace suppliers, screen against the Entity List and collect the evidence required by US Customs to demonstrate due diligence and keep goods moving.

 

 

The rising impact of forced labour regulation

900M
Nearly $900M in goods have been denied entry under UFLPA, representing lost revenue and stranded shipments for importers.
25%
In 2024, UFLPA detentions increased by 25 percent compared to the previous year, showing that enforcement is intensifying.
16700+
Since mid-2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has flagged over 16,700 shipments for UFLPA review (value nearly $3.7B).

Understanding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

The Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) is one of the strictest trade laws in force today. Goods linked to forced labour are automatically blocked from entering the United States, and importers must provide clear and convincing evidence to prove compliance. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can detain, seize, or bar shipments, creating major financial and reputational risks. These FAQs explain who is affected, what the law requires, and the steps companies should take to protect their supply chains.

A Structured path to UFLPA compliance

NQC’s supply chain risk management platform, SUPPLIERASSURANCE, helps companies comply with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act by providing clear workflows for supplier mapping, risk assessment, and evidence collection. With a dedicated UFLPA assessment inside the ASSURE module, importers can build defensible cases, reduce disruption, and keep shipments moving.
Map

Map

Trace your supply chain beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2 to identify suppliers linked to high-risk regions or entities. SUPPLIERASSURANCE maps multi-tier networks and highlights where exposure to forced labour may occur.

Assess

Assess

Screen suppliers against the UFLPA Entity List and evaluate their risk profile. Collect evidence such as declarations, purchase orders, and shipping records. SUPPLIERASSURANCE flags gaps and guides suppliers in strengthening documentation.

Demonstrate

Demonstrate

Generate audit-ready reports with a full evidence trail to present to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. SUPPLIERASSURANCE makes it easier to prove due diligence, protect shipments, and maintain market access.

Frequently asked questions

Compliance. Simplified.