The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the addition of 37 companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, marking the most extensive expansion of the list since the law’s inception. This move brings the total number of listed entities to 144, reflecting significant progress in combating forced labor since the UFLPA was enacted in December 2021.
Among the newly added entities are a major global supplier of critical minerals and one of the world’s largest textile manufacturers, both linked to forced labor practices in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Effective January 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce a rebuttable presumption, prohibiting the import of goods produced by these companies unless clear and convincing evidence proves they were not made using forced labor.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to eradicating forced labor, emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights and ensuring a fair global trade market. Acting Under Secretary for Policy Robert Paschall highlighted that the significant expansion demonstrates the sustained enforcement of the UFLPA and the enhancement of CBP’s capabilities to safeguard U.S. supply chains.
The latest additions include companies engaged in cotton production, solar energy, and critical mineral extraction. Notable textile entities added include Huafu Fashion Co., Ltd. and 25 of its subsidiaries, which maintain a vertically integrated supply chain from cotton planting in Xinjiang to textiles manufacturing
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