FTZ 57: Corning Optical Communications Seeks Production Authority for Fiber Optic Cables in NC
Corning Optical Communications LLC has filed a notification for proposed production activity under Foreign-Trade Zone 57 in Newton and Hickory, North Carolina, covering fiber optic cables. The filing initiates a public comment period before the FTZ Board determines whether to authorize duty-advantaged manufacturing status.
What changed
Federal Register published a trade-policy source record: Corning Optical Communications LLC has filed a notification for proposed production activity under Foreign-Trade Zone 57 in Newton and Hickory, North Carolina, covering fiber optic cables. The filing initiates a public comment period before the FTZ Board determines whether to authorize duty-advantaged manufacturing status.
Procedural posture
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Affected scope
HS scope: 85; countries: US; instruments: FTZ
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