CSMS 65408039·Operational·June 20, 2025·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

CORRECTION: Forced Labor Allegation Portal Rollout

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CSMS 65408039 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on June 20, 2025. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "CORRECTION: Forced Labor Allegation Portal Rollout". CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

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CSMS # 65408039 - CORRECTION: Forced Labor Allegation Portal Rollout U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 06/20/2025 09:48 PM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 65408039 - CORRECTION: Forced Labor Allegation Portal Rollout On June 20, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Forced Labor Allegation Portal , allowing trade users to submit forced labor allegations. Allegations may be submitted anonymously, and users will be able to view and upload supporting documents related to their submissions. Key changes include: The portal link is https://flallegation.cbp.gov . Users will not be able to access the link until the deployment date of June 20, 2025. Users attempting to use CBP’s Trade Violations Reporting (TVR) system (also known as “e-Allegations”), will be redirected to the new Forced Labor Allegation Portal. These new capabilities streamline data transfer, coordination, and review between CBP’s Forced Labor Division (FLD), Office of Field Operations (OFO), and Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE). Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) on how to use the portal, as well as an instructional video, can be found on the CBP Forced Labor Website at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor . Training Resources The Forced Labor Division will provide three webinars to the general public on how to access and use the Forced Labor Allegation Portal: How to Join – Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EST: Webinar Link: Forced Labor Allegation Portal (East Coast Attendees) How to Join – Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 8:00 p.m. EST: Webinar Link: Forced Labor Allegation Portal (International Attendees) How to Join – Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST: Webinar Link: Forced Labor Allegation Portal (West Coast Attendees) Quick Reference Guides (QRG) on how to use the portal, as well as an instructional video, can be found at the CBP Forced Labor Website at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor . Questions regarding the new Forced Labor Allegations Portal should be directed to forcedlabor@cbp.dhs.gov . Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 65408039?

CSMS 65408039 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "CORRECTION: Forced Labor Allegation Portal Rollout". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 65408039 published?

CBP published CSMS 65408039 on June 20, 2025. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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