CBP Detained Over 4,000 Imports for UFLPA Concerns in Last Year

CBP stopped 4,269 imports worth more than $1.39 billion for Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act-related reviews and enforcement actions from June 21, 2022, through May 29, the agency said in a document released June 21. About 16% of those shipments, worth more than $40 million, were denied entry, CBP said. About 38%, worth more than $643 million, were released into U.S. commerce during that time frame. CBP said 46% of those shipments, worth more than $711 million, are still pending action from the importer or CBP.