All parties involved in the importation of merchandise into the US, such as importers, customs brokers, exporters, shippers, and foreign suppliers and manufacturers, can file a Prior Disclosure with Customs and Border Protection .
In response to the increased enforcement burden on CBP caused by a rapid increase in trade volumes and difficulties associated with inaccurate entry documentation, the Customs Modernization Act became effective law on Dec. 8, 1993.
This Primer provides introductory guidance to complying with U.S. forced labor laws for importers, and includes an introductory overview to forced labor laws, U.S. Customs and Border.
We can all agree that goods made from forced labor, indentured labor or child labor should not be introduced into the U.S. market. Indeed, U.S. law prohibits the entry of goods made from forced labor.