Urgent: Advocacy Update & Member Input Needed on FTZ Processing Issues – February 26, 2026

As part of our ongoing outreach and conversations with the appropriate federal agencies following the SCOTUS IEEPA tariffs decision, NAFTZ is gathering structured input from the field regarding current operational impacts related to tariff developments and system processing.

In addition to our engagement with CBP, we have elevated these concerns to senior officials at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to underscore the urgency and operational impact across the FTZ community.

We are seeking feedback from operators, users, consultants, and other service providers who are experiencing real-time processing challenges, system behavior issues, or compliance uncertainties.

This brief survey is designed to capture both quantitative data and field observations so we can present a clear, consolidated picture of current conditions as these discussions continue.

Please complete the survey by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. ET: (NAFTZ Members - please see your NAFTZ email for the link to the survey)

We will compile and review results first thing Monday morning as part of our ongoing engagement efforts.

Even if your situation is unique — or still developing — your input is important. It helps ensure we are representing the full scope of real-time conditions.

Thank you for helping us document the operational reality with precision as we continue our engagement efforts in Washington, DC.