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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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Court of International Trade orders U.S. CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs & FTZ Processing Update – March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

Back to Blog 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 liquidated entries subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) without regard to the IEEPA tariffs.…

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UPDATE: Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling & FTZ Processing – March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Back to Blog 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 are still encountering situations where ACE processing and validation rules are resulting…

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Urgent: Advocacy Update & Member Input Needed on FTZ Processing Issues – February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

Back to Blog 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 processing. In addition to our engagement with CBP, we have elevated these concerns to senior…

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Advocacy Alert: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Decision – February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026

Back to Blog 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 Regulatory Response Team directly to CBP and other pertinent agencies. These…

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Advocacy Alert: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Decision – February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

Back to Blog 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 decision and its potential implications for U.S. FTZ operators, users, and…

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