AES Changes Are Coming – Here’s What You Should Know
Last year (March 14, 2013), the US Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) published 15 CFR 30 detailing upcoming changes to the Automated Export System (AES) to go into effect on April 5, 2014. The...
View ArticleBack to the Basics: What is an FTZ? Take a Look!
We often discuss the management of US Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) and provide FTZ updates here on Foreign-Trade Zone News. Today, we’re going to show you one! The Port of Seattle (FTZ No. 5) takes us...
View ArticleCBP Update on ACE: Your General Questions Answered
An Executive Order, signed on February 19, 2014, directs US federal agencies with a role in trade to complete development of an electronic “Single Window” which aims to streamline export and import...
View ArticleBack to the Basics on FTZs
Are you deciding if a US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is right for your company? Have you recently started participating in an FTZ, or are you new to the role of a Zone Administrator? No matter your...
View ArticleBack to the Basics on FTZs — Part 2
Back to the Basics on FTZs Are you deciding if a US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is right for your company? Have you recently started participating in an FTZ, or are you new to the role of a Zone...
View ArticleCBP’s ACEopedia: Your Source for everything ACE!
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has established a schedule for completing development of all core trade processing capabilities in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) by the end of 2016....
View ArticleASF: Expand or Reorganize?
The Alternative Site Framework (ASF) is an optional “framework” designed to serve projects within a foreign-trade zone (FTZ). Those that opt to use ASF typically want the flexibility to both attract...
View ArticleLooking Up: Value of Exports From US FTZs Increase
The value of exports from US foreign-trade zones (FTZs) increased by over 15% last year to a record high of $79.5 billion USD according to the US Foreign-Trade Zones Board’s Annual Report to Congress....
View ArticleDid You Know…
Did you know that foreign-trade zone (FTZ) exports can be identified on all zone filings in AES? According to NAFTZ, the US Census Bureau confirmed that operators can file their FTZ identifier when...
View ArticleExports & NAFTA Qualifications – Making It Work in Your Zone Operations
Exporting from a zone and taking advantage of NAFTA Duty Deferral – two scenarios that can become complicated for even the most senior zone operator. US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) exporters need to...
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