Tariff Actions & Executive Orders
A New Congressional Forum for the U.S. FTZ Program – September 25, 2026
A New Congressional Forum for the U.S. FTZ Program – September 25, 2026 Back to Blog September 25, 2026 This week marked an important step forward for the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program with the first official meeting of the bipartisan Congressional U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Caucus. For NAFTZ, the significance of this extends well beyond a…
Read MoreProduction Authority Restrictions to Section 232 – September 23, 2026
Production Authority Restrictions to Section 232 – September 23, 2026 Back to Blog September 23, 2026 NAFTZ wishes to inform our members about a recent development regarding language in certain production notification decisions regarding industries that may export finished goods incorporating materials subject to Section 232 duties. The decisions include the phrase, the authority is…
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 MoreSteel and Aluminum Tariffs Increased, and FTZ Inventory Impacted – June 4th, 2025
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Increased, and FTZ Inventory Impacted – June 4th, 2025 Back to Blog 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)…
Read MoreNew Tariffs FAQ – May 8th, 2025
New Tariffs FAQ – May 8th, 2025 Back to Blog 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. Â This FAQ incorporates questions raised during the April 10 Fireside Chat and the…
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 Back to Blog 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…
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: Â 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 Back to Blog 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…
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 Back to Blog 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…
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