Alabama Gets Special Tax-Free Zone for Airplane Parts
Published Date: 11/26/2025
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Summary
Rohr, Inc. in Foley, Alabama, got the green light to start making aircraft products in their Foreign-Trade Zone 82 facility. This means they can produce parts with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up operations. The approval was finalized in November 2025 after a smooth review process with no delays or extra costs announced.
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FTZ Production Activity Authorized in Alabama
Rohr, Inc. in Foley, Alabama was authorized to begin production of aircraft products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 82 (Subzone 82J). Rohr submitted its notification on March 21, 2025; a Federal Register notice ran April 2, 2025; and on November 14, 2025 the FTZ Board notified the applicant that no further review was warranted and authorized the activity subject to the FTZ Act and FTZ Board regulations (15 CFR part 400, including section 400.14).
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