Imports Produced by Prison Labor in United States
Lifted: Prohibition Lifted on Certain Imports Produced by Prison Labor in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China
Date of the sanction(s): OCTOBER 5, 1994
On September 9, 1994, United States Customs Service determined that tea marketed by the Red Star Tea Farm in China produced with the use of convict, forced, and/or indentured labor, was no longer likely to be imported into the United States, and that the earlier restriction was no longer necessary. The new determination took effect on October 5, 1994.
Sanctions by Authority:
Sec. 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 [P.L. 71-361; 19 U.S.C. 1307]; Customs Service T.D. 94-76 (59 F.R. 50038)
Occasion(s) Detailed
See July 13, 1992, for original sanction
Note: Based on the China: U.S. Economic Sanctions Report.
Prohibition on Certain Imports Produced by Prison Labor in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China
Note: the status of this economic sanction is: Lifted
Date of the sanction(s): JULY 13, 1992
On April 9, 1992, United States Customs Service determined that certain apparel manufactured by the Qinghe Hosiery Factory in Beijing were being manufactured with the use of convict, forced, and/or indentured labor, and could therefore be prohibited from importation into the United States, or seized by Customs officials on importation. The prohibition on importation took effect on or before July 13, 1992.
Sanctions by Authority:
Sec. 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 [P.L. 71-361; 19 U.S.C. 1307]; Customs Service T.D. 92-66 (57 F.R. 29934)
Occasion(s) Detailed
See December 18, 1993, for lifting of sanction
Note: Based on the China: U.S. Economic Sanctions Report.
Prohibition on Certain Imports Produced by Prison Labor in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China
Note: the status of this economic sanction is: Active
Date of the sanction(s): JUNE 16, 1993
On December 30, 1992, the United States Customs Service determined that certain sheepskin and leather produced by the Qinghai Hide and Garment Factory in Qinghai Province were being manufactured with the use of convict, forced, and/or indentured labor, and could therefore be prohibited from importation into the United States, or seized by Customs officials on importation. The prohibition on importation took effect on June 16, 1993.
Sanctions by Authority:
Sec. 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 [P.L. 71-361; 19 U.S.C. 1307]; Customs Service T.D. 93-41 (58 F.R. 32746)
Note: Based on the China: U.S. Economic Sanctions Report.
Prohibition on Certain Imports Produced by Prison Labor in the History of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed against China
Note: the status of this economic sanction is: Lifted
Date of the sanction(s): JULY 13, 1992
On June 2, 1992, United States Customs Service determined that tea marketed by the Red Star Tea Farm in China was being produced with the use of convict, forced, and/or indentured labor, and could therefore be prohibited from importation into the United States, or seized by Customs officials on importation. The prohibition on importation took effect on July 13, 1992.
Sanctions by Authority:
Sec. 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 [P.L. 71-361; 19 U.S.C. 1307]; Customs Service T.D. 92-67 (57 F.R. 29935)
Occasion(s) Detailed
See October 5, 1994, for lifting of sanction
Note: Based on the China: U.S. Economic Sanctions Report.
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