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FTZ Trade & Tariffs Response Team

A cross-functional NAFTZ group that monitors trade and tariff developments, assesses their impact on the FTZ program, and organizes a rapid, informed response for members.

Monitor

Track Customs, tariff policy, and regulatory changes.

Assess

Evaluate risks and effects on the FTZ program.

Consult

Bring in external insights when needed.

Enable

Provide a rapid, organized response to developments.

Solve

Explore strategies to mitigate tariff impacts.

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Carefully review the underlying Executive Order, Federal Register notice, and CSMS messages, and consult your trade attorney or advisor to understand how a given measure applies to your specific U.S. FTZ operations.

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NAFTZ is seeking clarity on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries – April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Back to Blog 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, CAPE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries – is CBP’s new ACE Portal process for submitting certain…

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Current Section 301 Investigations are Opportunities to Speak out on PF Restrictions in Trade Remedy Tariffs – March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Back to Blog 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. FTZ operations. On the evening of March 11, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”)…

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CBP System Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – Field Guidance Issued – March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Back to Blog 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. FTZ operations. As a follow-up to our message of Monday, March 9, 2026, NAFTZ announced that…

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CBP Systems Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Back to Blog 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. FTZ operations. As a follow-up to our message of Friday, March 6, 2026, NAFTZ has been…

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IEEPA Tariffs no Longer Collected on U.S. FTZ Entries – March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

Back to Blog 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. FTZ operations. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026 ruling, and after learning that U.S.…

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