Persimmon Technologies Gets a Special Zone for Smoother Trade
Published Date: 11/9/2026
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Persimmon Technologies in Bedford, Massachusetts, just got the green light to join Foreign-Trade Zone 27 as a special subzone. This means they can enjoy cool trade benefits under FTZ 27’s rules without exceeding the zone’s size limits. The approval happened on November 2, 2026, opening doors for smoother imports and exports with no extra costs announced yet.
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Persimmon granted FTZ Subzone 27U
On November 2, 2026, Persimmon Technologies Corporation was approved to establish Subzone 27U within Foreign-Trade Zone 27 in Bedford, Massachusetts. The approval was filed by the Massachusetts Port Authority, was docketed August 28, 2026, and is subject to the FTZ Act and Board regulations (including section 400.13) and FTZ 27's 129-acre activation limit.
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