National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ)
International Trade and DevelopmentDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) is a non-profit trade association serving public and private members that together form the collective voice for the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) program. It represents member interests before the federal government and keeps stakeholders informed about policy developments in Washington, DC, with a focus on promoting and improving FTZ usage and ensuring the advantages of the program remain intact. Based in Washington, DC, NAFTZ works to educate the public on FTZ use, address the needs of zone users, and strengthen communication among regulators, policymakers, and the FTZ community. The organization pursues its mission through advocacy, programming, and member engagement, including events such as seminars and conferences, and it has launched initiatives like an online community to foster closer connections within the FTZ network. NAFTZ operates as a membership-based association in the international trade and development sector, with activities that support the growth and understanding of FTZs among policymakers, practitioners, and the public.