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CBP orders detention of palm oil from two Indonesian plantations over forced labor
CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders against palm oil and its derivative products produced by Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation in Indonesia. Effective immediately, CBP will detain these shipments at all U.S. ports of entry under 19 U.S.C. § 1307. Importers of detained shipments may destroy or export them, or show that the goods were not made with forced labor.
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We treat any shipment of palm oil or palm oil derivatives from these two producers as subject to detention on the entries we file. Clients who import palm oil or products containing it should check their supply chains for these producers. Clients should send us supplier and origin documents early so we can review their entries. If CBP detains a shipment, contact us to discuss the options the message lists.
- EnforcementCSMS #69680973
CBP Held September Webinars on Reporting Trade Violations and EAPA Allegations
CBP announced two free webinars in September 2026 to explain how to report suspected trade violations using the Trade Violations Reporting (TVR) tool and how to file Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegations. One session covered TVR on September 22, 2026, and the other covered EAPA on September 24, 2026. Advance registration was required through CBP's registration link.
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These sessions were informational webinars for the public on reporting trade violations and filing EAPA allegations, not a change to entry filing requirements. Both webinar dates have already passed, so there is no ongoing action tied to this notice. Clients do not need to do anything in response to this message.
- EnforcementCSMS #69486540
CBP extended ACAS full enforcement deadline to May 2027
CBP announced that it extended the phased enforcement period for the Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Interim Final Rule from November 21, 2026 to May 1, 2027. The program requires air carriers and other eligible filers to submit specific data elements for air cargo before it is loaded onto a US-bound aircraft. CBP said the extension gives the trade more time for system integration, compliance procedures and data quality work. The extension applied to requirements under the Enhanced ACAS IFR and affected air carriers, filers and other eligible parties.
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This message concerns air carriers and other parties who submit ACAS data, not the entries we file for importers. We do not file ACAS submissions on behalf of clients, so this notice does not require action from our importer clients. Clients who ship as air carriers or ACAS filers should confirm with their own compliance teams that they are ready for the May 1, 2027 enforcement date.
- EnforcementCSMS #69260756
CBP Held August 2026 Webinars on Reporting Trade Violations and EAPA Filings
CBP's Office of Trade announced two free webinars in August 2026: one on August 10 covering the Trade Violations Reporting portal, and one on August 12 covering Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegations. Both sessions ran at 1:00 p.m. ET and required advance registration through a CBP link. The webinars were open to the public.
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These sessions were informational webinars for anyone wanting to learn how to report suspected trade violations or file EAPA allegations. The webinar dates have already passed, so there is no action for clients to take now. Clients with questions about reporting a suspected violation or an EAPA case should contact us directly.
CBP issued forced labor detention orders on Jordan garment makers Needle Craft and Casual Wear
CBP announced it issued two Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on June 23, 2026 against garments made by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. in Jordan, based on evidence of forced labor. CBP said ports would detain shipments of these garments immediately. Importers of detained shipments could seek to destroy or export the goods, or try to show the merchandise was not made with forced labor.
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This message concerns importers who bring in garments from these two named Jordanian factories. We flag entries tied to Needle Craft Ltd. or Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. for possible detention at the port and ask affected clients to send us any documentation on production sources. The message does not state an end date for these WROs, so clients with shipments from these factories should contact us before filing to confirm current status.
CBP held webinar on mandatory Forced Labor Portal for UFLPA and WRO requests
CBP announced a webinar held July 9, 2026, to train users on its Forced Labor Portal, which launched January 21, 2026. The message stated that use of the portal is mandatory for submitting Withhold Release Order or Finding admissibility reviews and modifications, UFLPA applicability reviews and exception requests, and CAATSA exception requests. Registration was free and the session counted toward CBP's Continuing Education Program.
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This notice mainly concerned a training webinar that has already taken place. The message stated that the Forced Labor Portal is mandatory for the listed WRO, UFLPA and CAATSA review and exception requests, and nothing in this message says that changed. If a shipment of yours is affected by a WRO, UFLPA or CAATSA action, ask us to review the entry so we can confirm the current filing process.
CBP issued forced labor detention order on Serbia Zijin copper products
CBP announced a Withhold Release Order against copper and copper products made in Serbia by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. CBP said the order took effect immediately and directed ports to detain these shipments based on evidence of forced labor. CBP stated importers could destroy, export, or attempt to prove the goods were not made with forced labor. This was CBP's fourth such order in the fiscal year, bringing its total to 56 WROs and eight Findings.
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This WRO applied to entries of copper and copper products sourced from Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. and remains a basis for CBP to detain such shipments unless it has been withdrawn, which this message does not address. Clients who import copper or copper products from this manufacturer should ask us to review their entries and supply chain documentation. We can help prepare evidence of origin and production conditions if CBP detains a shipment, but we cannot predict whether CBP will release it.
- EnforcementCSMS #68772822
CBP opened registration for June 2026 trade enforcement webinars
CBP announced that registration was open for free quarterly webinars in June 2026 on reporting trade violations and filing Enforce and Protect Act allegations. The June sessions were scheduled for June 23 and June 25, 2026. CBP also said March and April webinars were rescheduled to August 10 and August 12, 2026 due to a government shutdown.
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This notice only announced webinar registration dates that have now passed. It does not affect entries we file for clients and requires no action from importers or shippers.
- EnforcementCSMS #68251354
DEA data flag in ACE now rejects entries, not just warns
CBP announced that the DEA Implementation Guide moved to the production-ready section of CBP.gov after the DEA message set went live in ACE on March 21, 2026. CBP said the new DE3 flag would first enforce with a WARNING severity, then move to a REJECT severity on May 4, 2026, a date changed from an earlier CSMS. This affects ACE entry filings that require DEA data elements.
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This message is about a technical ACE data requirement for entries involving DEA-regulated commodities. Since May 4, 2026 passed, entries missing the required DEA DE3 data are now rejected in ACE rather than just flagged. We apply this requirement to entries we file that involve DEA-regulated goods. Clients who import such goods should confirm with us that their DEA data is complete to avoid entry rejections; other clients do not need to act.
- EnforcementCSMS #68034342
DEA updated its draft implementation guide for a future ACE capability
CBP announced that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) released version 2.7 (January 14, 2026) of its draft implementation guide, replacing the January 5, 2026 version. The update reflected clarification language based on trade community feedback. It was posted in the Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities section of CBP.gov, and questions could be directed to DEA.
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This message described a draft guide for a DEA capability that was not yet in production, so it did not change how we file entries at the time. Later CSMS messages may have updated or finalized this guide, so clients with DEA-regulated goods should ask us about the current requirements for their entries. No action was needed from clients based on this message alone.
CBP Ordered Detention of Coffee From Finca Monte Grande Over Forced Labor
CBP announced on January 29, 2026 that it issued a Withhold Release Order against coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande in Mexico. The order directed CBP officers at all U.S. ports of entry to detain coffee shipments from that producer based on evidence of forced labor and forced child labor. Importers of detained shipments could seek to export or destroy the goods, or try to show the coffee was not made with forced labor.
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At the time, this WRO meant we had to expect detention of any coffee entries tied to Finca Monte Grande and to help clients respond to CBP detention notices. Withhold Release Orders generally remain in effect until CBP rescinds them, so this restriction may still apply today. Clients who import coffee from Mexico should ask us to check whether a specific shipment or supplier is covered by this or a later CBP forced labor action.
CBP updated its forced labor website and UFLPA enforcement data dashboard
CBP announced a revamped Forced Labor website and a 2026 update to the UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard. The update added new filters, individual shipment counts, and visualizations covering shipments stopped, released, denied, or pending under UFLPA. CBP said the update replaced the prior dashboard version, which it archived without further updates.
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This announcement is informational and does not change any entry filing requirements. We do not need clients to take any action in response to this update. Importers who want to review UFLPA enforcement trends for their industry or country of origin can use the dashboard directly, and we remain available to discuss any UFLPA-related detentions on specific entries.
CBP launched Forced Labor Portal for UFLPA and WRO reviews
CBP announced that the Forced Labor Portal went live on January 21, 2026. The portal is a centralized system for importers to submit review requests for shipments detained or excluded under forced labor enforcement. CBP made it mandatory to use the portal for Withhold Release Order and Finding admissibility reviews, UFLPA applicability and exception requests, and CAATSA exception requests as of that date.
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This portal remains the required channel for UFLPA and WRO related review requests as far as we know from later messages. If any of your entries are detained or excluded for forced labor enforcement, we will help prepare and submit the review request through the Forced Labor Portal. Contact us if you have a shipment currently held under a WRO, Finding, or UFLPA action so we can review the entry with you.
CBP held webinars in January 2026 on new Forced Labor Portal
CBP announced three webinars held on January 13, 14, and 15, 2026 to train users on the new Forced Labor Portal. The portal handles submission of Withhold Release Order and Finding admissibility reviews, UFLPA applicability and exception requests, and CAATSA exception requests. CBP stated that after the portal launched, importers must use it to request review of shipments detained or excluded for forced labor enforcement.
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This message announced past training webinars and is now historical. If a client has shipments detained or excluded for forced labor enforcement, we recommend confirming current portal procedures directly with CBP or asking us to review the specific entry. Clients do not need to act on this webinar notice itself.
CBP detained Serbian-made Linglong tires over forced labor evidence
CBP announced a Withhold Release Order against automobile tires manufactured in Serbia by Linglong International Europe D.O.O. Zrenjanin, citing evidence of forced labor under 19 U.S.C. 1307. The order took effect immediately in December 2025, directing CBP officers at all U.S. ports to detain shipments of these tires. Importers of detained shipments could seek to destroy or export the goods, or try to show the merchandise was not made with forced labor.
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This WRO affects any entries Allied files that include automobile tires from this Serbian manufacturer. We have no information showing this order has been lifted or replaced, so clients with shipments from this producer should ask Allied to review their entries before filing. If a shipment is detained, clients need to decide with Allied whether to pursue destruction, export, or evidence showing no forced labor was involved.
- EnforcementCSMS #67144922
CBP held FY26 webinars on reporting trade violations and EAPA allegations
CBP announced a quarterly webinar series for fiscal year 2026 on how to report suspected trade violations and file Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegations. The first webinars were held on January 13 and 15, 2026, and required free registration in advance. The webinars were open to anyone, not just brokers or importers.
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This notice concerned outreach on reporting trade violations and EAPA allegations, not entry filing requirements. The webinar dates have passed, so no action is needed now. Clients who want to report a suspected trade violation or file an EAPA allegation should contact CBP directly or ask us for guidance on their specific situation.
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