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CBP Launches Forced labor Portal

Posted by Timothy Miller on 1/21/26 5:00 PM

In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on January 21, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the Forced Labor Portal is now live.

As of January 21, 2026, it is now mandatory for use the Forced Labor portal for the following:

  • Withhold release order/ finding admissibility reviews.
  • Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act applicability reviews.
  • Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act requests for exception.
  • Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act exception requests.

The Forced Labor Portal can be found here:
https://flportal.cbp.gov/s/login/

A reference guide and instructional video on the portal can be found here:
www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor 

CSMS # 67466320 can be found here:
https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-4057450?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2

Topics: CBP, Forced Labor

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