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Fundamentals of FTZs - Regional Tampa Florida

August 4, 2026 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Description

 2026 Fundamentals of FTZs Seminar (August, 4, 2026) - Location Tampa, FL

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in the FTZ Program in One Course!

Curious about the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone program?  Has your boss asked you to learn if your company can save money using an FTZ?  Did you start a new job as an economic developer and found out part of your role includes overseeing the FTZ?  As a broker or 3PL, do you have clients in the FTZ program that need your services?

The NAFTZ Fundamentals of FTZs course is the best opportunity to learn from FTZ industry experts and network at the same time!  Join us for this one-day seminar where you will learn:

  • Foreign-Trade Zone Benefits
  • FTZ Application and Activation Process
  • Inventory Control and Recordkeeping in an FTZ
  • Procedures and Filings for Admitting and Withdrawing Merchandise
  • Periodic Reporting and other Special Circumstances in FTZs


Earn your Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) credential! 
The Fundamentals course is the prerequisite for sitting for the CZS Exam. 

This course provides all of the content needed to prepare for the Certified Zone Specialist certification offered in partnership with the NEI at the National Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA).  Attendees of the Fundamentals course qualify to take the test without the full purchase of the CZS course. Show your commitment to the FTZ industry with this recognized certification!

EDUCATIONAL CREDITS

NAFTZ is going thru the application process for CCS/CES/LCB educational credit to share more information as soon as available.

Learn more about becoming AZS and CZS certified on their applicable websites. 

   

LOCATION

Hosted by Port Tampa Bay - Terminal 6  

HOTEL

Guests may make their own hotel accommodation bookings (with options shared from our local partners shortly)

 

DRAFT AGENDA

August 4, 2026
7:00 AMContinental Breakfast
7:15 - 9:40 AMWelcome Address, FTZs Program Overview (History), Zone Benefits, Zone Roles & Types (Module 1)
9:45 AMBREAK
10:00 AM - 11:05 PMApplication Process, Zone Status, Activation (Module 2)
11:05 AM - 12:05 PMInventory Control & Recordkeeping, Merchandise Handling & Admissions (Module 3)
12:05 - 12:45 PM
Lunch  

12:45 - 2:15 PMTentative FTZ Tour (up to 100 capacity for 1.5hrs);
2:15- 3:55 PMTransfer of Merchandise, Movements, FTZ Withdrawal & Special handling (Module 4)
3:55- 4:30 PM
Periodic Reporting, Regulatory Requirements & Inspections (Module 5)






Location

This Fundamentals of FTZs will be held at an NAFTZ member state-of-the-art facility.  More information will be provided after registration.  The address for the session is above.

Pricing

 

EARLY RATE (until July 3, 2026)
Members: $449
Non-Members: $549

STANDARD RATE (July 4- August 4, 2026) 
Members: $549 
Non-Members: $649

One must be a current NAFTZ member to receive the member rate.  Full registration payment is due at the time of registration.  If you organization needs to pay by invoice or check, please contact vcartwright@naftz.org.

CANCELLATION/ REFUNDS

Registration fees are fully refundable for written cancellations received by NAFTZ by July 3, 2026. Cancellations received by the NAFTZ between July 4 & July 12, 2025 will receive a 50% credit for their registration fee toward a future 2026 NAFTZ event.  Meeting. Cancellations received after July 12 will be responsible for the full registration fee amount due to the NAFTZ and no meeting credits will be issued.

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Name: Victoria Cartwright
Phone: 12023311950
Email: vcartwright@naftz.org
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