Posts by Alena Rehberger
Court of International Trade orders U.S. CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs & FTZ Processing Update – March 4, 2026
Court of International Trade orders U.S. CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs & FTZ Processing Update – March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 Court of International Trade orders U.S. CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs The Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) today, March 4 to liquidate all unliquidated entries and reliquidate non-final…
Read MoreUPDATE: Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling & FTZ Processing – March 3, 2026
UPDATE: Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling & FTZ Processing – March 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 NAFTZ continues to actively engage with CBP, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and Congressional offices regarding the ongoing FTZ processing impacts following the Supreme Court’s IEEPA decision. Discussions are continuing today. We recognize that many members…
Read MoreUrgent: Advocacy Update & Member Input Needed on FTZ Processing Issues – February 26, 2026
Urgent: Advocacy Update & Member Input Needed on FTZ Processing Issues – February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026 As part of our ongoing outreach and conversations with the appropriate federal agencies following the SCOTUS IEEPA tariffs decision, NAFTZ is gathering structured input from the field regarding current operational impacts related to tariff developments and system…
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Decision – February 25, 2026
Advocacy Alert: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Decision – February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026 We understand that many U.S. FTZ operators are looking for additional direction following the Supreme Court’s IEEPA decision, particularly as you continue managing daily FTZ operations and entry activity. NAFTZ has elevated the FTZ-specific operational questions identified by our Tariff and…
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Decision – February 20, 2026
Advocacy Alert: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Decision – February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026 We are aware of today’s Supreme Court decision addressing tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and we recognize the significant interest and questions this development raises across the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone community. NAFTZ is actively evaluating the…
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: New CBP Mandatory Refunds Process – January 30, 2026
Advocacy Alert: New CBP Mandatory Refunds Process – January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026 Starting February 6th, 2026, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue all refunds electronically via ACH. This is a mandatory transition and includes, but is not limited to, refunds for all protests, post-summary corrections, duty drawback, and any other instance…
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: NAFTZ Backs Bipartisan Bill to Fix USMCA FTZ Disparities – December 17, 2025
Advocacy Alert: NAFTZ Backs Bipartisan Bill to Fix USMCA FTZ Disparities – December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025 Today (Dec. 17, 2025), NAFTZ endorsed the bipartisan Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, legislation that would address a longstanding imbalance under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that disadvantages manufacturers operating in U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones. Under current USMCA…
Read MoreNAFTZ Testimony before USTR’s USMCA Review Hearing – December 10, 2025
NAFTZ Testimony before USTR’s USMCA Review Hearing – December 10, 2025 December 10, 2025 On the Friday, December 5, NAFTZ’s Director of Advocacy and Strategic Relations, Melissa Irmen testified before agency representatives about the disadvantage USMCA’s duty referral restrictions puts on U.S. FTZ manufacturers. These duty referral restrictions, a legacy carried over from NAFTZ, require…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown and Re-Opening: What it means for FTZ Deadlines – November 29, 2025
Government Shutdown and Re-Opening: What it means for FTZ Deadlines – November 29, 2025 November 29, 2025 FTZ Board Update: Impacts from the Recent Government Shutdown Wednesday, November 19, 2025 NAFTZ has been in communication with the FTZ Board staff, and shared questions and challenges related to case processing. The FTZ Board and staff are…
Read MoreFTZ Operational Reminders – July 22nd, 2025
FTZ Operational Reminders – July 22nd, 2025 July 22, 2025 As we approach August 1 and the potential date of reciprocal tariff increases, the Trade and Tariff Rapid Response Team (TRRT) shares a few points to keep in mind while operating a U.S. FTZ. Topics in this update include: Chapter 99 Numbers on Weekly Estimated…
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