Federal Register #B-35-2026

Adtran Proposed Production of Telecommunications Equipment at FTZ 83, Huntsville, AL

This notice concerns a proposed production activity by Adtran, Inc. at Foreign-Trade Zone 83 in Huntsville, Alabama: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board - OEM Highlight: - Adtran, Inc. is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) involved - Products/Services Requested: - Production of telecommunications equipment, specifically: - Optical line termination devices - Network channel cards - Use of a wide range of foreign-status components, including: - Capacitors (aluminum electrolytic, multilayer ceramic, tantalum) - Integrated circuits (amplifier, controller, microcontroller, logic, memory, microprocessor, field programmable logic device) - Connectors, diodes, resistors, relays, switches - Packaging materials, screws, springs, heat sinks, printed circuit boards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Duty rates for components range from duty-free to 6.5%, with some subject to special duties under sections 122, 232, and 301 depending on country of origin - Privileged foreign status admission required for certain components - Public comments are invited regarding the proposed activity - Place of Performance: - Adtran facility at Foreign-Trade Zone 83, Huntsville, Alabama

Description

The Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 83 in Huntsville, Alabama, has received a notification from Adtran, Inc. proposing new production activity involving telecommunications equipment. The proposed finished products include optical line termination devices and network channel cards. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials and components to be used, which range from capacitors and integrated circuits to packaging materials and screws, with duty rates varying from duty-free to 6.5%. Public comments are invited until May 11, 2026.

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