Supply Chain ESG Compliance Guide
Supply Chain ESG Compliance Guide - International trade, tariff & customs attorneys. CBP defense. Call (818) 514-7680.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is supply chain ESG compliance and why does it matter for California importers?
- Supply chain ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance ensures your imported products are not made with forced labor, comply with environmental regulations, and adhere to anti-corruption standards. California importers face increasing regulatory scrutiny under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, CBP forced labor import bans (WROs), green trade regulations, and FCPA. Non-compliance can result in cargo detention, seizure, reputational damage, and criminal liability.
- What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)?
- The UFLPA, effective June 21, 2022, creates a rebuttable presumption that goods mined, produced, or manufactured in Xinjiang, China, or by UFLPA Entity List companies, are made with forced labor and prohibited from U.S. importation. California importers must conduct supply chain due diligence, map upstream suppliers, and provide clear and convincing evidence to CBP to overcome the presumption and secure release of detained goods.
- What are forced labor import bans and CBP Withhold Release Orders?
- Under 19 USC § 1307, goods made wholly or in part with forced labor (including convict labor, indentured labor, and forced child labor) are prohibited from U.S. importation. CBP issues Withhold Release Orders (WROs) and Findings to detain and exclude suspected forced labor goods. Active WROs cover products from China (cotton, tomatoes, seafood), Malaysia (palm oil gloves), and other countries. California importers must screen suppliers against WRO lists and maintain supply chain traceability.
- How do green trade regulations and carbon border adjustments affect California businesses?
- Green trade regulations include EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), California climate disclosure laws, and product-specific environmental standards. While the U.S. has not implemented carbon border tariffs, California importers exporting to the EU must track embodied carbon emissions. Future U.S. climate trade policy may impose carbon tariffs on high-emission imports, requiring supply chain carbon accounting.
- What are FCPA-related trade issues for California importers?
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits bribing foreign officials to obtain or retain business. In international trade, FCPA risks include paying customs officials for favorable classification/valuation, kickbacks to foreign procurement officers, and "facilitation payments" to expedite shipments. California importers must implement anti-corruption compliance programs, conduct third-party due diligence on freight forwarders and customs brokers, and maintain accurate books and records.
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