Membership FAQS
Complete this form then send an email to Kristine Wells, Senior Manger of Communications & Member Services, at Kwells@naftz.org
The majority of NAFTZ members are grantees, operator/user companies, and industry service providers who work in local and federal government, non-profits, and the private sector. We also have members who are public officials or come from educational institutions or the international community. These individuals are interested in learning more about the foreign-trade zone industry.
Click here to learn more about NAFTZ member benefits.Â
Login in to your member profile to access the Info Hub. From there, you can review your contact information and access resources, which include publications, archived webinars, and more.
Current NAFTZ members are listed in the Active Member Directory in the member portal. Members are encouraged to use to Directory to connect with other NAFTZ members not for commercial reasons. If you suspect your Directory information is being used inappropriately, please contact Kwells@naftz.org.
All designated members under the following membership categories: Grantee, Operator/User, Consultant, Inactive Grantee, and Startup are permitted to vote during the Annual Business Meeting at NAFTZ’s Annual Conference & Exposition.
Memberships are for one calendar year running from January 1 to December 31 and can be renewed annually.Â
You can submit payment online via your member profile, or you can make checks payable to and mailed to:
NAFTZ
PO Box #426063
Washington, DC 20042-6063
To pay by ACH, please contact an NAFTZ staff member for the organization's banking information.Â
Membership applications are processed in a timely manner and in the order received. You will receive a confirmation receipt once your application is approved.
NAFTZ accepts personal and business checks, money orders, ACH, and American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards for the payment of membership dues.
Membership receipts are automatically emailed once your membership has been processed. Check your spam/junk folder if you have not received an emailed receipt in your inbox. Please contact Kristine Wells at Kwells@naftz.org if you still have not received your membership receipt.
Click here to access the membership application then email it to kwells@naftz.org for further assistance.
NAFTZ membership begins each year on January 1 and ends December 31. We begin invoicing and emailing membership renewal notices in October (90 days prior to the end of the membership term).
Your account will be deactivated as a NAFTZ member is there is non-payment of membership fees, which will remove all NAFTZ member benefits and you will have to re-join if you wish to continue your NAFTZ membership.
The password can be reset on the frontend. If you require assistance please contact kwells@naftz.orgÂ
Log into the Info Hub (your member profile) to edit your bio and update your contact information.
Yes, please notify Kristine Wells at kwells@naftz.org with changes to employee/s information. This is important in keeping clean membership records.
NAFTZ relies on email to get the latest regulatory and foreign-trade zone industry news to you – fast. Here’s what you can expect to receive from us by email as an NAFTZ member:
Zones Report
Monthly report that includes the latest updates on what NAFTZ is doing for you, foreign-trade zone community news, and regulatory changes and policy developments that affect the industry.
Weekly updates
Dedicated emails on a variety of topics to help you and your organization – from special alerts on new regulations that impact the foreign-trade zone community, to updates on new member benefits, to the early bird deadline for Annual Conference.
Surveys
We periodically send out surveys to help us understand the current state of the profession and how we can be serving you better.
Transactional emails
Renewal invoices, confirmations and receipts, and official notifications about NAFTZ or your membership.
Committee emails
If you are part of a committee you will also receive communications from chairs and members of the committees via email and through the Info Hub.