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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is now in effect and Customs requires the China postal code on all paperwork. This enhancement will provide an early notification to importers of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) which would be subject to UFLPA restrictions per H.R. 6256.

CBP will hold your freight if they believe it’s made with “Forced Labor”. If the postal code is nowhere to be found, CBP will err on the side of caution and hold your freight for further investigation.

While U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cannot guarantee that the identity of parties to importation and exportation will never be published, CBP strives to afford confidentiality based on the information furnished.



Regarding disclosure of vessel manifest information, “members of the public shall not be permitted to examine vessel manifests. However, they may request and obtain from Customs, information from vessel manifests.”

Anticipating this type of request, “an importer or consignee may request confidential treatment of its name and address contained in inward manifests … [and] of the name and address of the shipper or shippers to such importer or consignee” (19 C.F.R. § 103.31).

Similarly, shippers may request confidential treatment of the shipper’s name and address contained in an outward manifest.

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For 20 years, Rosemarie has been an essential member of our Skinner, Inc Customs Broker family. As a senior entry writer, she brings a level of expertise and attention to detail that is second to none. Her dedication to ensuring that every shipment is cleared, without any unnecessary costs to the importer, is a testament to her commitment to her work and her clients.

What sets Rosemarie apart is her ability to stay on top of every shipment, from start to finish. She understands the importance of timely delivery and the impact it can have on the success of a business. To this end, she goes above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of, and that all parties involved are informed and up-to-date throughout the process.

Her commitment to her work and her clients, as well as her positive attitude and team spirit, make her a valuable asset to the Skinner family, and an inspiration to us all.