2027 Fundamentals of FTZs Regional Offering - Houston, TX
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 12:00 PM - Thursday, January 28, 2027 12:00 PM (CST)
Description
2027 Regional Fundamentals of FTZs Course - Houston, TX
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 two half-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
Interested in sponsorship?
Contact vcartwright@naftz.org for more info on a customized solution.
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).
Fundamentals of FTZs participants can easily add the CZS Exam to this registration at the special discounted rate of $75 - just be sure to add the CZS Exam option to your registration. Attendees of the Fundamentals course qualify to take the test without the full purchase of the CZS course.
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDITS
NAFTZ is going thru educational credit application process and will advise once approved.
Pending approval, NOTE regarding CCS/CES/LCB credits - per NEI Policy, attendees should NOT detrimentally rely on the content of the activity for compliance, auditing, or other enforcement purposes based on the NEI's accreditation approval. Learn more about the value of each educational credit offered here.
Learn more about AZS and CZS credit eligibility for webinar attendance on their applicable webpages.
LOCATION
Hosted by and at:
Phillips 66 Company - Headquarters
2331 CityWest Boulevard
Houston, TX 77042
Conference Room Name:
HST HQ-Learning-02-P200 & P201
HOTEL
Guests may make their own hotel accommodation bookings.
Find nearby hotel options shared from our local partners below such as:
The Moran CITY CENTRE
800 SORELLA COURT
HOUSTON, TX 77024
DRAFT AGENDA
| Day 1 | |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Welcome & FTZs Program Overview (History), Zone Benefits, Zone Roles & Types (Module 1) |
| 2:00 -2:10 | BREAK |
| 2:15 – 3:55 PM | Application Process, Zone Status, Activation (Module 2) |
| 3:55 - 5:00 PM | Inventory Control & Recordkeeping, Merchandise Handling & Admissions (Module 3) |
DAY 2 | |
| 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 10:40 AM | Transfer of Merchandise, Movements, FTZ Withdrawal & Special handling (Module 4) |
| 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM | BREAK |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Periodic Reporting, Regulatory Requirements & Inspections (Module 5) |
| 12:30 - 3:00 pm | tentative FTZ Tour (pending approval -RSVP Required) |
EARLY RATE (until Nov. 27, 2026)
Members: $449
Non-Members: $599
STANDARD RATE (Nov. 28, 2026- Jan. 28, 2027)
Members: $499
Non-Members: $699
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, or select the 'Pay by Invoice' option when you check-out.
CANCELLATION/ REFUNDS
Registration fees are fully refundable for written cancellations received by NAFTZ by November 27, 2026. Cancellations received by the NAFTZ between Nov. 27 & December 7, 2026 will receive a 50% credit for their registration fee toward a future 2027 NAFTZ event. Cancellations received after December 8, 2027 will be responsible for the full registration fee amount due to the NAFTZ and no meeting credits will be issued.
Allergy Disclaimer
NAFTZ is pleased to communicate dietary restrictions and allergy-related concerns to host venues and catering providers and will make reasonable efforts to support attendee needs. However, NAFTZ, its venues, and food service providers cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment, including meeting rooms, dining areas, hotel spaces, or other shared public areas. This includes possible cross-contact during food preparation and the presence of allergens introduced by other guests or attendees. Attendees with severe or life-threatening allergies should consult their physician regarding any potential risks associated with attendance and take any personal precautions they deem appropriate.
2331 CityWest Boulevard
Houston, Texas, 77042
This Fundamentals of FTZs will be held at this NAFTZ member's state-of-the-art facility.
This course will be held Wednesday afternoon, January 27, and Thursday morning, January 28. This two-day format is designed to:
- - Make drive-in participation more convenient,
- - Allow participants time to absorb and retain course material,
- - Provide an opportunity to incorporate an FTZ tour into the program.
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