In 1971, the GKCFTZ was formed as the first nonprofit corporation to receive a Grant of Authority to establish and operate Foreign Trade Zones in the U.S.

Foreign-Trade Zones provide an option for safety stock and value-added production activities in the U.S.

The FTZ program provides flexibility for companies creating or maintaining jobs and investment in the United States.

The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) tracks numerous trade topics that could impact Foreign-Trade Zones. Based on the current issues, the association advocates for FTZ’s at a national level. Read more about the global trade issues the NAFTZ is currently tracking.