Advanced Biotech Gains Foreign-Trade Zone Status in New York
Published Date: 3/18/2026
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Centrome Inc., also known as Advanced Biotech in Oneonta, New York, just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 37. This means they can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 2,000-acre limit of FTZ 37. The approval happened on March 13, 2026, and it could help boost their business without extra costs or delays.
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Centrome Approved as FTZ Subzone
On March 13, 2026, the Foreign-Trade Zones Board approved Centrome Inc. dba Advanced Biotech to be established as Subzone 37I of Foreign-Trade Zone 37. The approval is subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations (including section 400.13) and to FTZ 37's 2,000-acre activation limit. The application was docketed on December 30, 2025 by the County of Orange on Centrome's behalf.
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