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
Back to Blog 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 to the PF-status election. Click here to read the February 28th, TRRT update.
Read More →Back to Blog 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 issued EOs.  Click here to read the February 13th, TRRT update.
Read More →Back to Blog 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 confirmation of its legal interpretation that PF status election locks in the regular and…
Read More →Back to Blog This update includes the latest information regarding 1) Updates from CBP requested by NAFTZ  2) De Minimis Reinstated for China  3) Reciprocal Tariff Announcement  4) Anticipated announcement for Steel and Aluminum. To see the February 10th Update, click here.
Read More →Executive Orders Levying Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Origin Goods – February 2nd & 3rd, 2025
Back to Blog February 2nd Update:  The White House announced several tariff actions on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with effective dates of February 4th. The tariffs include an additional 25% on goods with a country of origin of Mexico, 10% on goods with a COO of China, and 25% on goods originating in Canada, with energy…
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