That DJI Customs letter – sUAS News

I am actually not sure that the letter below is real, it started appearing on Reddit last week. My spidey senses tell me it’s something else because DJI fans across the USA would be going nuts if so. The new Air 3S has just launched and plenty of folks are flying them.

So treat with caution until we hear more. For the sake of history let’s put it here though.

Dear DJI Partner,

We are reaching out to inform you about a customs-related issue that is currently limiting DJI’s ability to import select drones into the United States.

As far as we know, this issue does not appear to be linked to the pending legislation against DJI in the U.S. Congress, such as the Countering CCP Drones Act. Instead, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has cited the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) as the basis for withholding DJI drones from being imported into the U.S. This action appears to be part of a broader initiative by the Department of Homeland Security to scrutinize the origins of products, particularly in the case of Chinese made drones.

Their claims are unsubstantiated and categorically false, but the law gives them the authority to withhold goods without any tangible evidence. It’s also crucial to note that DJI has never been added to the UFLPA Entity List.

The UFLPA prohibits the importation of goods produced, in whole or in part, with forced labor into the U.S. DJI strongly affirms that no forced labor is involved at any stage of our manufacturing process. Our company does not and has never operated manufacturing facilities in the Xinjiang province of China, nor do we obtain any materials from that region. All of our manufacturing is based in Shenzhen, where our company is headquartered, or Malaysia.

DJI adheres to global standards of ethical production and labor practices. We have been awarded the ISO 45001 certification, which attests to our compliance with the International Organization for Standardization’s occupational health and safety standards.

Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework is crafted around the core values of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We’ve established our CSR management system in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, reinforcing our role as a responsible global entity. In addition to our international commitments, we ensure full compliance with all applicable U.S. laws, including Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. §1307) and 22 U.S.C. §6901.

Additionally, DJI’s supply chain undergoes due diligence audits by various respected U.S. retailers. Their findings have consistently found that there is no evidence of forced labor within our supply chain.

We are actively working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to resolve this issue and provide the necessary documentation to demonstrate our compliance with UFLPA. Since our supply chain fully complies with current regulations, we are confident that this case will be resolved quickly, provided that the authorities judge it fairly and efficiently.

In the meantime, we wanted to keep you informed of the situation and assure you of DJI’s continued commitment to the U.S. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your sales account representatives.

We greatly appreciate your continued support and understanding, and will keep you updated as this matter progresses.

Sincerely,

DJI Sales Management

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