a history of success The impressive list of NAFTZ accomplishments documents the linkage between NAFTZ growth and the development of the FTZ program. Working in partnership with the FTZB and CBP, the NAFTZ:
- Amended Customs Regulations to limit customs duties on merchandise manufactured in FTZs to foreign materials only
- Streamlined inventory recordkeeping
- Created uniform FTZ management practices nationally
- Developed CBPF 214, 215 & 216
- Secured Weekly Entry for Manufacturing
- Facilitated FTZ inventory control with introduction of UIN/FIFO system
- Developed cumulative CBPF 214
- Developed first FTZ Operations Manual
- Developed the Temporary Removal procedure
- Developed the Audit Inspection Program
- Worked with Customs to Update Customs Regulations
- Eliminated CBP FTZ activation and annual user fees
- Defended FTZ program during ITC and GAO Investigations and Congressional Hearings
- Created legal structure for NAFTA-qualified merchandise manufactured in US FTZs
- Updated FTZB Regulations
- Limited application of merchandise processing fee to not include domestic merchandise
- Facilitated assembly and subsequent duty payment of foreign production machinery in FTZs
- Established the joint NAFTZ/CBP training program
- Secured Weekly Entry for distribution
- Secured automation of CBPF 214
- Preserved balance between trade and security in zone administration by maintaining the Secretary of the Treasury as a member of the FTZ Board
- Participated in amending the FTZ Act nine times