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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it would block imports of cotton and products containing cotton from the Xinjiang region of China to help curb human rights violations. For importers trying to bring in cotton manufactured according to labor laws, ramped-up enforcement could mean an unexpected increase in inspections of shipments to determine place of origin.
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December 17, 2020

Source of Origin Looms Large for Importers of Cotton Textiles and Apparel

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Source of Origin Looms Large for Importers of Cotton Textiles and Apparel

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December 17, 2020

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