Fundamentals of FTZs - Regional Tampa Florida
Fundamentals of FTZs - Regional Tampa Florida
Tuesday, 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 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:15 - 9:40 AM | Welcome Address, FTZs Program Overview (History), Zone Benefits, Zone Roles & Types (Module 1) |
| 9:45 AM | BREAK |
| 10:00 AM - 11:05 PM | Application Process, Zone Status, Activation (Module 2) |
| 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM | Inventory Control & Recordkeeping, Merchandise Handling & Admissions (Module 3) |
| 12:05 - 12:45 PM | Lunch |
| 12:45 - 2:15 PM | Tentative FTZ Tour (up to 100 capacity for 1.5hrs); |
| 2:15- 3:55 PM | Transfer of Merchandise, Movements, FTZ Withdrawal & Special handling (Module 4) |
| 3:55- 4:30 PM | Periodic Reporting, Regulatory Requirements & Inspections (Module 5) |
Sponsors
2026 Regional. Fundamentals Seminar Notepad
Aug. 2026 Fundamentals Event App Sponsorship
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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