Page Fura, P.C.

Page Fura, P.C. is a law firm that concentrates in the areas of import, export, border security, trade remedies, government relations and transportation.

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This is on top of the extensive research and materials SHU has already produced, including an ethical sourcing guide. Those broader materials may be found at https://t.co/PYGKZLynKT

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Found at https://t.co/RQOGlbXGDB, these tools are excellent supplements (if not priority resources) in conducting due diligence on China-based sourcing

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The materials include a list of companies that have been identified in media and academic reports for engaging in labor transfers in/from the Uyghur Region as well as a list of ~50,000 companies, factories, mines, or farms that have registered addresses in the Uyghur Region

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Laura Murphy & Sheffield Hallam University have produced additional resources to help the trade navigate the world of forced labor and UFLPA compliance

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The deadline to register is July 5th. More information on the program may be found at https://t.co/SEbph2Gygy

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The Forum is advertised for members of the trade, technology, research/academic experts, NGOs, government personnel and others to share ideas related to green trade innovation, incentivize clean and sustainable supply chains and environmental stewardship & trade decarbonization

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In addition to this action, CBP also announced that it will be holding a Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum on July 11th.

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CBP also noted that it completed 26 audits that identified $1 million in duties and fees owed to the U.S. government based on improper declarations at the time of entry. In total, $3.9 million in revenue from these audits and previous fiscal years’ assignments was collected

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Among other statistics, the update states that CBP stopped 460 shipments valued at more than $197 million during the month of May for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor

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CBP releases May 2023 Monthly Operational Update. Located at https://t.co/7alJznW2Sn, the report provides a snapshot of CBP's efforts at the border during the month

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Comments should focus on four categories: trade facilitation, security programs, balancing enforcement & economic benefits. Comments are due on or before July 11th

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A copy of the solicitation may be found at https://t.co/c5wLS0HphL

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Finance panel senators soliciting advice on how to update customs law | https://t.co/KcnuwhGayD https://t.co/nQbuFJBRDP

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DHS's formal announcement can be found at https://t.co/hyFg6ME9U7. Please be certain to review your supply chain to ensure that these additions do not adversely impact your trade flows.

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With these additions, 22 Chinese companies are currently designated on the UFLPA Entity List with more inevitably to follow

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Effective June 12, 2023, goods produced by Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd. and Ninestar Corporation and eight of its Zhuhai-based subsidiaries will be restricted from entering the United States.

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DHS announces the addition of two PRC-based companies to the UFLPA Entity List.

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The deck is heavily stacked against the trade here but maintaining a dialogue with CBP and the powers that be presents the best opportunity to demonstrate due diligence initiatives and an on-going commitment to forced labor compliance

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Besides panel sessions from a wide range of potential service providers to engage in support of internal supply chain reviews, the program also includes sessions on CBP's path forward, due diligence initiatives & supply chain modernization