Today, Giant has responded to US Customs and Border Protection’s “Withhold Release Order”, issued on 24 September and suspending imports on products manufactured in Taiwan. The ban included bikes, bike parts and components.
Giant says it plans to engage with US CBP and will seek the revocation of the order, although it’s unclear what the timeline might be for any resolution and whether this might involve formal arbitration.
Giant says in its response that it is “firmly committed to upholding human rights and labor protections” and since the start of 2025 has implemented a zero recruitment fee policy, as well as upgrading its employee housing.
In addition, Giant states that it has “established internal supervision mechanisms and third-party audits, and continues to conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with international standards”.
Giant’s response continues: “Giant Group remains dedicated to protecting labor rights through concrete actions and ensuring a transparent, fair, and sustainable development. The Group will continually provide timely updates and maintain open communication with global stakeholders to foster a responsible and resilient industry environment.”
Giant points out that supply and sale in other markets of its products manufactured in Taiwan are unaffected – the Withhold Release Order only applies to imports into the US. It says that some shipments to the US may be subject to delays and inspections, but it’s activated contingency measures and is working closely with business partners to minimise the impact.
