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December 16, 2025

News Release 25-124

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1465

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, computing products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies, Inc. of San Jose, California; Adeia Holdings Inc. of San Jose, California; and Adeia, Inc. of San Jose, California, on November 17, 2025. Supplements were filed on November 26, December 4, and December 5, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain semiconductor devices, computing products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Santa Clara, California
  • Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
  • Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina
  • Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR
  • Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1465), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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December 16, 2025

News Release 25-123

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1464

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by JUUL Labs, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, and VMR Products LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, on September 30, 2025. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on November 18 and 25, 2025, and on December 1 and 2, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Glas, Inc. of Los Angeles, California
  • Glas, LLC of Los Angeles, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1464), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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August 5, 2025

News Release 25-089

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1457

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pre-Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair and Packaging Therefor (II)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of JBS Hair, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga., on July 3, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
•    Amekor Industries, Inc. (d/b/a Vivica A. Fox® Hair Collection), Conshohocken, Pa.
•    Beauty Elements Corporation (d/b/a Bijouz®), Miami Gardens, Fla.
•    Beauty Essence, Inc. (d/b/a Supreme™ Hair US), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Beauty Plus Trading Co., Inc. (d/b/a Janet Collection™), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Chade Fashions, Inc., Niles, Ill.
•    Eve Hair, Inc., Lakewood, Calif.
•    GS Imports, Inc. (d/b/a Golden State Imports, Inc.), Paramount, Calif.
•    Hair Plus Trading Co., Inc. (d/b/a Femi Collection), Suwanee, Ga.
•    Hair Zone, Inc. (d/b/a Sensationnel®), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Mane Concept Inc., Moonachie, N.J.
•    Mayde Beauty Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
•    Midway International, Inc. (d/b/a BOBBI BOSS), Cerritos, Calif.
•    Model Model Hair Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
•    New Jigu Trading Corp. (d/b/a Harlem 125®), Port Washington, N.Y.
•    Optimum Solution Group LLC (d/b/a Oh Yes Hair), Duluth, Ga.
•    Royal Imex, Inc. (d/b/a Zury® Hollywood), Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
•    SLI Production Corp. (d/b/a It’s a Wig!), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Shake N Go Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
•    Sun Taiyang Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Outre®), Moonachie, N.J.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1457), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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August 4, 2025

News Release 25-088

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1456

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Cellular Communications Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile cellular communications devices. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Pantech Corporation of Seoul, Republic of Korea, on July 3, 2025. A supplement was filed on July 30, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile cellular communications devices that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.  

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
•    HMD America, Inc., Miami, Fla.
•    HMD Global, Espoo, Finland 
•    HMD Global OY, Espoo, Finland
•    Huizhou TCL Mobile Communication Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
•    Lenovo Group Ltd., Beijing, China
•    Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, N.C.
•    Motorola Mobility LLC, Libertyville, Ill.
•    OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
•    OnePlus USA Corp., Irving, Texas
•    Shenzhen Tinno Mobile Technology Corp., Guangdong, China
•    TCL Communication Ltd., Hong Kong
•    TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd., Guangdong, China
•    TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong
•    TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China 
•    TCL Mobile Communication (HK) Company Ltd., Hong Kong
•    TCL Mobile International Ltd., Hong Kong
•    Tinno USA, Inc., Plano, Texas

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1456), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 8, 2025

News Release 25-083

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1455

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electronic Eyewear Products, Components Thereof, and Related Charging Apparatuses (II)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses (II). The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of IngenioSpec, LLC of San Jose, Calif., on June 6, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 17 and 23, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses (II) that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Brilliant Labs Limited, Singapore
  • SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
  • Even Realities Ltd., Shenzhen, China
  • Even Realities GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Halliday Global, Kaki Bukit, Singapore
  • Halliday Holdings Pte. Ltd., Kaki Bukit, Singapore
  • Cosonic Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, China
  • Shenzhen Yingmu Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
  • Sichuan INMO Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
  • MyW Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
  • Shenzhen Langzhiyin Electronic Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
  • Hangzhou Guangli Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
  • Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1455), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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June 17, 2025

News Release 25-076

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1454

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Estelgia, LLC of Dover, Del., on May 16, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on June 3, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • ASUStek Computer Inc., Taipei City, Taiwan
  • ASUS Computer International, Fremont, Calif.
  • D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
  • D-Link Systems, Inc., Irvine, Calif.
  • Linksys Holdings, Inc., Irvine, Calif.
  • Linksys USA, Inc., Irvine, Calif.
  • Plume Design Inc., Palo Alto, Calif.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1454), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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March 21, 2025

News Release 25-039

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1445

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Video Game Consoles, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video game consoles, routers and gateways and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of AX Wireless, LLC of Austin, Tex., on February 19, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on March 6 and 11, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain video game consoles, routers and gateways and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Tokyo, Japan
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, San Mateo, Calif.
  • Vantiva SA, Paris, France
  • Vantiva USA, LLC, Norcross, Ga.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1445), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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February 14, 2025

News Release 25-023

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1439

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Solvay Specialty Polymers, USA LLC of Alpharetta, Ga.; Syensqo SA of Brussels, Belgium; and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A. of Bollate, Italy, on January 13, 2025, and supplemented on February 3, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins that infringe a patent asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Sinochem Lantian Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
  • Inner Mongolia 3F Wanhao Fluorochemical Industry Co. Ltd., Fengzhen, China
  • Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd, Quzhou, China
  • Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, China 
  • Hubei Fluorine New Materials Co., Ltd., Qianjiang, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1439), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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January 21, 2025

News Release 25-011

Inv. No(s). TA-337-1434

Contact: Claire Huber , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain composite intermediate bulk containers. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Schütz Container Systems, Inc. of North Branch, N.J., and Protechna S.A. of Fribourg, Switzerland, on December 5, 2024. The complaint was supplemented on December 20, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain composite intermediate bulk containers that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Shandong Jinshan Jieyuan Container Co., Ltd, Zhengjiang City, China
  • Zibo Jielin Plastic Pipe Manufacture Co. Ltd., Zibo City, China
  • Shanghai Sakura Plastic Products Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Shanghai Yinghua Plastic Products Co., LTD), Shanghai, China
  • Hebei Shijiheng Plastics, Co., Ltd., Huanghua, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1434), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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June 29, 2021

News Release 21-085

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1269

Contact: Peg O'Laughlin , 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electrolyte Containing Beverages and Labeling and Packaging Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by CAB Enterprises, Inc., of Houston, TX, and Sueros y Bebidas Rehidratantes S.A. de C.V. of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on May 6, 2021.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof that infringe registered trademarks asserted by the complainants.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Flexicompuestos S.A. de C.V. of Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico;
Grupo Comercial Lux del Norte S.A. de C.V. of Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
Carbonera Los Asadores S.A. de C.V. of Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico;
Caribe Agencia Express, S.A. de C.V. of Benito Juarez, Quintana Roo, Mexico;
Comercializadora Degu S.A. de C.V. of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
Comercial Trevino de Reynosa, S.A. de C.V. of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
H & F Tech International S.A. de C.V. of San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico;
MPC Foods S.A. de C.V. of Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico;
Myrna Guadalupe Perez Martinez of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
Leticia Angelica Saenz Fernandez of Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
Yoselen Susana Martinez Tirado of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico;
Distribuidora Mercatto S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico;
Comercializadora Embers S.A. de C.V. of Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; and
Manuel Bautista Nogales of Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-12xx), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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