General Contract Clauses: Forced Labor Covenant | Practical Law

General Contract Clauses: Forced Labor Covenant | Practical Law

A Standard Clause that can be used by an importer of goods into the US to prohibit its foreign manufacturers or suppliers from using any form of forced labor in the production of the imported goods, including in their own supply chains. This clause helps to ensure compliance with 19 U.S.C. § 1307, which prohibits importing goods into the US made with forced labor, including forced or indentured child labor. Section 1307 is enforced by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) operational directorate. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

General Contract Clauses: Forced Labor Covenant

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General Contract Clauses: Forced Labor Covenant

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A Standard Clause that can be used by an importer of goods into the US to prohibit its foreign manufacturers or suppliers from using any form of forced labor in the production of the imported goods, including in their own supply chains. This clause helps to ensure compliance with 19 U.S.C. § 1307, which prohibits importing goods into the US made with forced labor, including forced or indentured child labor. Section 1307 is enforced by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) operational directorate. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.