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
Today (Dec. 17, 2025), NAFTZÂ endorsed the bipartisan Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, legislation that would address a longstanding imbalance under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that disadvantages manufacturers operating in U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones. Under current USMCA rules, U.S. FTZ manufacturers must pay duties on imported inputs before exporting finished goods to Canada or Mexico-even…
Read More →On the Friday, December 5, NAFTZ’s Director of Advocacy and Strategic Relations, Melissa Irmen testified before agency representatives about the disadvantage USMCA’s duty referral restrictions puts on U.S. FTZ manufacturers. These duty referral restrictions, a legacy carried over from NAFTZ, require U.S. manufacturers producing in U.S. Foreign Trade Zones to pay duties to the U.S.…
Read More →FTZ Board Update: Impacts from the Recent Government Shutdown Wednesday, November 19, 2025 NAFTZ has been in communication with the FTZ Board staff, and shared questions and challenges related to case processing. The FTZ Board and staff are working to move past the delay created by the government shutdown and want to assure everyone that all…
Read More →As we approach August 1 and the potential date of reciprocal tariff increases, the Trade and Tariff Rapid Response Team (TRRT) shares a few points to keep in mind while operating a U.S. FTZ.  Topics in this update include: Chapter 99 Numbers on Weekly Estimated Entry (3461) filing Zone to Zone Transfers Rules of Transferring…
Read More →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 download the June 4th Update.
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