Posts by Alena Rehberger
U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Board Staff Update – August 20, 2026
U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Board Staff Update – August 20, 2026 Back to Blog August 20, 2026 Earlier today, Liz Whiteman, Executive Secretary, U.S. Foreign-Traded Zones Board, sent a message to grantees and others in the U.S. FTZ community advising that tomorrow, Friday, August 21, will be her final day with the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones…
Read MoreSection 122 Tariffs Expiring as New Trade Actions Continue – July 22, 2026
Section 122 Tariffs Expiring as New Trade Actions Continue – July 22, 2026 Back to Blog July 22, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your…
Read MoreKey Trade and Customs Developments Affective U.S. FTZ Operations – June 22, 2026
Key Trade and Customs Developments Affective U.S. FTZ Operations – June 22, 2026 Back to Blog June 22, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your…
Read MoreCBP’s CAPE System Now Operational; NAFTZ Monitoring Early Implementation – April 21, 2026
CBP’s CAPE System Now Operational; NAFTZ Monitoring Early Implementation – April 21, 2026 Back to Blog April 21, 2026 CBP’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system became operational April 20, 2026. CAPE is CBP’s new ACE Portal process for submitting certain declarations related to IEEPA duty refunds. NAFTZ has received a limited number…
Read MoreCBP Clarification on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 Entries – April 17, 2026
CBP Clarification on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 Entries – April 17, 2026 Back to Blog April 17, 2026 NAFTZ has received helpful clarification from CBP regarding CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries as a result of a recent NAFTZ meeting with CBP in Washington, DC. As a follow-up to our earlier update, CBP indicated…
Read MoreNAFTZ is seeking clarity on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries – April 14, 2026
NAFTZ is seeking clarity on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries – April 14, 2026 Back to Blog April 14, 2026 NAFTZ is actively seeking additional clarification from CBP regarding the treatment of FTZ Type 06 entries under the recently released CAPE information and guidance. For members who have not yet reviewed the new materials,…
Read MoreCurrent Section 301 Investigations are Opportunities to Speak out on PF Restrictions in Trade Remedy Tariffs – March 31, 2026
Current Section 301 Investigations are Opportunities to Speak out on PF Restrictions in Trade Remedy Tariffs – March 31, 2026 Back to Blog March 31, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand…
Read MoreCBP System Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – Field Guidance Issued – March 18, 2026
CBP System Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – Field Guidance Issued – March 18, 2026 Back to Blog March 18, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures…
Read MoreCBP Systems Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – March 9, 2026
CBP Systems Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – March 9, 2026 Back to Blog March 9, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your U.S.…
Read MoreIEEPA Tariffs no Longer Collected on U.S. FTZ Entries – March 6, 2026
IEEPA Tariffs no Longer Collected on U.S. FTZ Entries – March 6, 2026 Back to Blog March 6, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your U.S.…
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