February 27, 2019
Do you have a great idea for a session or want to showcase a particular idea of expertise? The NAFTZ and Program Committee want to hear from you. The NAFTZ is in the midst of its conference planning cycle for…
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2019
Study Documents Positive Impacts of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones on Regional Economies as National Zone Activity Shows Strong Gains Washington, DC – An economic study by a leading research firm concludes that U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) have a positive impact on…
Read MoreAugust 22, 2018
What Companies Need to Know Foreign-trade zone manufacturers are unexpectedly being assessed additional duties under Section 201 and 301 trade actions on products manufactured and substantially transformed in a U.S. FTZ. In response to this growing problem, the NAFTZ…
Read MoreAugust 20, 2018
National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones Requests Exclusion from Section 301 Duties on Certain Products Manufactured in Zones Quirk in Customs-entry Process Has Resulted in Unwarranted Assessment of Duties on Some Finished Products, in Addition to Those Properly Applied to Certain…
Read MoreJune 18, 2018
Happy 84th Anniversary to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program! Yes, it’s been 84 years since Congress passed the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Act in June of 1934 – providing essential tools for companies in the U.S. to remain competitive with…
Read MoreMay 18, 2018
Election to the NAFTZ Board of Directors and Officers Submissions for the 2018-19 Board of Directors will be accepted through June 22 Do you want to be a leader in the foreign-trade zone industry and help make decisions that will shape…
Read MoreMay 16, 2018
Association Warns of Adverse Consequences, Calls for New Language Clarifying Tariff Status WASHINGTON, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) President Erik Autor today called for establishment of an effective, ongoing product-exclusion-request procedure and other measures in testimony…
Read MoreMay 16, 2018
On May 11, the NAFTZ issued a statement to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative applauding the Administration's continued focus to protect intellectual property and stop IP abuses in China while questioning the proposed remedy. The NAFTZ agrees that certain practices…
Read MoreApril 3, 2018
In the current U.S. trade policy environment, it is critically important for NAFTZ and the U.S. FTZ community to provide and promote the truth about how the FTZ program legally contributes to our nation’s economy and international competitiveness. Following our…
Read MoreMarch 29, 2018
NAFTZ capped off its highly successful 2018 Legislative Summit on February 13 by hosting a special reception on Capitol Hill to recognize four Members of Congress for their leadership support and encouragement for the Foreign-Trade Zone Program. The 2018 Congressional…
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