diff --git a/tensorflow_model_optimization/python/core/internal/tensor_encoding/stages/research/BUILD b/tensorflow_model_optimization/python/core/internal/tensor_encoding/stages/research/BUILD
index 82c58480..a5020285 100644
--- a/tensorflow_model_optimization/python/core/internal/tensor_encoding/stages/research/BUILD
+++ b/tensorflow_model_optimization/python/core/internal/tensor_encoding/stages/research/BUILD
@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 load("//tensorflow_model_optimization:tensorflow_model_optimization.bzl", "py_strict_library", "py_strict_test")
 
-package(default_visibility = [
-    "//tensorflow_model_optimization/python/core/internal/tensor_encoding:__subpackages__",
-])
-
 licenses(["notice"])
 
 py_strict_library(