General information only. China+1 structuring, rules of origin, forced-labour import bans, and sanctions screening are fact- and product-specific. This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Coordinate trade, customs, employment, and corporate counsel in each jurisdiction before you move tooling or claim a new origin.
China+1 supply chain cluster: Hub · Strategy checklist · VN / MX / IN compare · UFLPA audit · Origin / customs risk · Mexico · USMCA · Sanctions hub · Primary sources · Checklist
Audit workstreams
- Map tier-1 to raw material for high-risk commodities
- Collect identity, labour, and logistics documents that can rebut a detention
- Screen entities against UFLPA entity list and related lists
- Build a rapid response file for CBP questions
- Decide whether China+1 relocation actually breaks the risk path
Background: UFLPA forced-labour import ban guide.
Document themes (orientation)
- Purchase orders, payment trails, and transport records end-to-end
- Worker recruitment channels and wage evidence for sensitive tiers
- Site photos / audit reports with chain-of-custody discipline
Legal basis & authorities
- Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and CBP implementation
- Related forced-labour import prohibitions
Verify with primary sources and current regulator practice.
Planning a China+1 move?
Browse Trade & Customs · Export control hub · or Ask a Lawyer with HS codes, bill of materials, and target market.