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.
TRRT Updates
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 in continued reporting…
Read More →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 officials at the…
Read More →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 questions address the…
Read More →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 stakeholders. We are…
Read More →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 in which CBP issues a refund on duty paid. It is highly recommended that…
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