We are pleased to announce the launch of NAFTZ Career Center catering to employers and job seekers in the FTZ industry. Both members and non-members can use the NAFTZ Career Center to reach qualified candidates. We have partnered with YourMembership,…
Read MoreYesterday (June 4), NAFTZ sent a letter to President Trump urging the inclusion of language in any Presidential Proclamation imposing additional duties on imports from Mexico to clarify how and when those duties would managed for FTZ merchandise. We understand…
Read MoreOn May 15, the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones testified and submitted written comments to the inter-agency Section 301 Committee Chaired by USTR, on the proposed imposition of Sec. 301 duties of up to 100 percent on $21 billion worth…
Read MoreDo 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 MoreStudy 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 MoreWhat 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 MoreNational 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 MoreHappy 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 MoreElection 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 MoreAssociation 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…
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