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IDS What's New

Investigations Database System (IDS) 2.1, the latest version of the USITC’s investigation data repository, is a complete redesign based on the United States Web Design System (USWDS) guidelines. This redesign improves accessibility, includes mobile-first features, and provides better usability for you.

In addition to the redesign, the following new features were added in IDS 2.1:

  • Text fields in Advanced Search now support an exact match option.
  • New “Other Conferences and Hearings” submodule added to Unfair Import and Factfinding investigation phase pages. This submodule will permit the display of data on any additional hearings/conferences that occur outside of the regularly scheduled hearing/conference.
  • A new sub-module for Unfair Import Orders that lists the Order Expiration Date and Status.
  • Internal Remand modules in Unfair Import investigations now support Procedural History.
  • The ability to display “N/A” in Factfinding investigation pages when a date is not applicable to that investigation.

As noted when IDS 2.0 was launched, development work in IDS will continue this calendar year, with additional deployments in the coming months. For a list of the improvements previously deployed in 2.0, please see below:

  • Download Search Results:  You can now download Advanced Search results as an Excel file.
  • Improved Investigation Pages: Sections have been rearranged for better flow.
  • Streamlined Display: The system hides less commonly used sections by default when they contain no information.
  • New Alert Banners: Investigation pages now feature banners highlighting when a Factfinding investigation is recurring, or an Unfair Import investigation has an internal remand. 
  • Integrated Publications Search: From an Unfair Import Investigation Documents section with an investigation, you can now click on a link to quickly search the USITC’s Publications Library for that investigation.
  • Expanded Advanced Search Options:
    • Search Import Injury Split Final dates.
    • Find Severed investigations.
    • Identify Unfair Import investigations with Unfair Import Orders. 
    • And more!
  • Enhanced Navigation: The Advanced Search left navigation options now automatically collapse for easier navigation.