Telecom Firm Expands in Tax-Free Zone: Standard FTZ Update
Published Date: 4/1/2026
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Adtran, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, wants to start making telecom gear like optical line termination devices inside Foreign-Trade Zone 83. This means they can bring in certain parts from other countries without paying extra import taxes while they build their products. The change could speed up production and save money, with the official proposal submitted in March 2026 and now under review.
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