A shipment of luxury cars has been impounded by US Customs following Chinese parts allegedly violating ‘forced labor’ laws.
Nearly 1000 vehicles from brands owned by Volkswagen Group have been impounded by US Customs delaying their arrival at dealerships and
customers for an indefinite period.
As reported by Financial Timesthe shipment of vehicles – including Bentleys, Audis and Porsches – was stopped in mid-January 2024 as they were apparently found to use an electronic component from western China.
Under US law, the importation of parts produced with alleged ‘forced labor’ in certain parts of China is