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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.

TRRT Updates

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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs – February 13th, 2025

February 13, 2025

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.

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Clarification on PF-Status Lock and In-Transit Exemption – February 11th, 2025

February 11, 2025

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 Chapter 99 HTS…

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Various Updates – February 10th, 2025

February 10, 2025

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.

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Executive Orders Levying Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Origin Goods – February 2nd & 3rd, 2025

February 2, 2025

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 and energy resources…

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America First Trade Policy Memorandum

January 31, 2025

The memorandum outlines an extensive range of investigations, reviews, and actions to be undertaken by various federal agencies. The TRRT has summarized the memorandum’s key provisions and responsibilities. To see the TRRT summary click here. We encourage members to consult the full text of the memorandum for detailed information and to stay informed about the ongoing…

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