China Alleges Improper Conduct by PVH Corp Over Xinjiang Practices

The Ministry of Commerce's preliminary findings accuse the U.S. fashion giant of violations tied to the controversial Xinjiang region, with final results pending.

• China’s Ministry of Commerce has preliminarily determined that PVH Corp engaged in improper practices related to the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
• The investigation, launched in September 2024 under China's Unreliable Entity List mechanism, involved multiple reviews of PVH's statements and submitted materials.
• PVH Corp, the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, denies wrongdoing and states it complies with all relevant laws and regulations in its operations.
• Xinjiang, a region tied to allegations of forced labor and human rights abuses, is a sensitive geopolitical issue, with U.S. laws banning imports of products made with Xinjiang cotton.
• The final results of the investigation will be publicly released, and PVH is set to meet with Chinese authorities again as the process continues.

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