Posts by Alena Rehberger
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Increased, and FTZ Inventory Impacted – June 4th, 2025
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Increased, and FTZ Inventory Impacted – June 4th, 2025 June 4, 2025 On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a Proclamation from President Trump was posted that made changes to the current Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum articles and various derivatives. (download to read the full update) Click here to…
Read MoreCIT Rules Against Administration’s Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs – May 29th, 2025
CIT Rules Against Administration’s Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs – May 29th, 2025 May 6, 2025 In a unanimous decision issued on May 28, 2025, a three-judge panel on the Court of International Trade (CIT) said that President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs exceeded “any authority granted.” The…
Read MoreNew Tariffs FAQ – May 8th, 2025
New Tariffs FAQ – May 8th, 2025 May 6, 2025 This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document was developed to address recurring inquiries related to tariffs, as identified through recent NAFTZ member meetings and near daily email inquiries from members. This FAQ incorporates questions raised during the April 10 Fireside Chat and the April 28 on-line…
Read MoreQuestions submitted to CBP following April 2nd Executive Orders – April 3rd, 2025
Questions submitted to CBP following April 2nd Executive Orders – April 3rd, 2025 April 6, 2025 As the NAFTZ Trade & Tariff Rapid Response Team continues to review the Executive Orders of April 2nd, we have sent an initial set of questions for CBP. Based on past IEEPA tariffs, we think goods admitted in PF…
Read MoreReminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, IEEPA CSMS Messages, and Filing Weekly Estimates – March 11th, 2025
Reminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, IEEPA CSMS Messages, and Filing Weekly Estimates – March 11th, 2025 March 6, 2025 This TRRT update covers a reminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariff Announcements, other CSMS Updates from CBP of note, and Inclusion of Chapter 99 HTS Codes on FTZ Weekly Estimates. Click here to read the…
Read MoreClarification on PF-Status Inventory on Hand at Time of Additional Tariff Effective Date – February 28th, 2025
Clarification on PF-Status Inventory on Hand at Time of Additional Tariff Effective Date – February 28th, 2025 Back to Blog February 28, 2025 Clarification on PF-Status Inventory on Hand at Time of Additional Tariff Effective Date: In response to member questions, NAFTZ has continued to request specific clarification regarding treatment and timing of tariffs related…
Read MoreSteel and Aluminum Tariffs – February 13th, 2025
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs – February 13th, 2025 February 13, 2025 For U.S. FTZs, it is important to note that the EO related to steel tariffs took a different approach to on-hand inventory in PF status admitted to the FTZ prior to the enactment of the newly announced tariff than other recently issued EOs. Click…
Read MoreClarification on PF-Status Lock and In-Transit Exemption – February 11th, 2025
Clarification on PF-Status Lock and In-Transit Exemption – February 11th, 2025 February 11, 2025 As we noted earlier, last week NAFTZ requested guidance from CBP on behalf of its members for pending questions regarding treatment and timing of the in-transit exemption and tariff treatment related to the PF-status election. Specifically, NAFTZ sought confirmation of its…
Read MoreVarious Updates – February 10th, 2025
Various Updates – February 10th, 2025 February 10, 2025 This update includes the latest information regarding 1) Updates from CBP requested by NAFTZ 2) De Minimis Reinstated for China 3) Reciprocal Tariff Announcement 4) Anticipated announcement for Steel and Aluminum. To see the February 10th Update, click here. Categories America First Trade Policy Memorandum CBP Systems &…
Read MoreExecutive Orders Levying Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Origin Goods – February 2nd & 3rd, 2025
Executive Orders Levying Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Origin Goods – February 2nd & 3rd, 2025 February 2, 2025 February 2nd Update: The White House announced several tariff actions on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with effective dates of February 4th. The tariffs include an additional 25% on goods with a country of origin of Mexico,…
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