# Federal Register #B-120-2026

Proposed Production of Fiber Optic Telecommunications Devices by Infinera in FTZ 272

**Buyer:** Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** B-120-2026
**NAICS:** 334419

This opportunity involves a proposed production activity notification submitted by Infinera Corporation to the Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board for FTZ 272 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Infinera Corporation (OEM)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Production of telecommunications devices:
    - Optical Transmit/Receive Subassembly (TROSA)
    - Transceiver Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)
  - Use of various foreign-status materials and components, including:
    - Optical glass blocks
    - Fiber optic cable assemblies
    - Ceramic metal hermetic packages
    - Optical isolators
    - Populated flexible circuits
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Some materials/components are subject to duties under section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962) or section 301 (Trade Act of 1974), depending on country of origin
  - Such materials must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status
  - Duty rates for components range from duty-free to 4.5%
  - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers provided
  - Public comment is invited on the proposed activity
- Regulatory requirements for FTZ production activity are outlined in the notice.

### Description

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification from Infinera Corporation regarding proposed production activity within FTZ 272 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The activity involves telecommunications devices including Optical Transmit/Receive Subassembly (TROSA) and Transceiver Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) for fiber optic data transmission. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials/components and finished products involved, with duty rates ranging from duty-free to 4.5%. The notice invites public comment and provides regulatory context for the production activity under FTZ procedures.

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