The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) 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 on behalf of Sueros y Bebidas Rehidratantes S.A. de C.V. of Guadalajara, Mexico; CAB Enterprises, Inc, of Houston, Tex.; Brazos River Ventures LLC of Albany, N.Y.; and Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc. of Albany, N.Y. on December 27, 2024, and supplemented on January 15, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 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 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 respondents in this investigation:

• Empacadora Torres Mora, S. de R.L. de C.V., Monterrey, Mexico
• Version Expotaciones, S.R.L. de C.V., Tijuana, Mexico
• Mabed Distribuciones, S.A. de C.V., Matamoros, Mexico,
• Salfe International Trade, S. de R.L. de C.V., Garza Garcia, Mexico
• Exportadora de Abarrotes del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V., Torreon, Mexico
• Centro de Distribucion de Carbon Allende, S.A. de C.V., Allende, Mexico
• Wenceslao Colunga Ruiz, Camargo, Mexico
• Distribuidora de Productos Heres, S.A. de C.V., Allende, Mexico

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1435), 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.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same. 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 Corning Incorporated, of Corning, N.Y., on December 18, 2024. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 7, 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 glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same 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:

• Caihong Display Devices Co., Ltd., d/b/a Irico Display Devices Co., Ltd., Xianyang City, China
• Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, GA
• HKC Corporation Ltd., Shenzhen City, China
• HKC Overseas Ltd., Hong Kong, China
• LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen City, China
• TTE Technology, Inc., d/b/a TCL North America, Irvine, CA
• VIZIO, Inc., Irvine, CA
• Xianyang CaiHong Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., Xianyang City, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1433), 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.





The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic 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 Maxell, Ltd. of Otokuni-gun, Kyoto, Japan, on December 17, 2024. Supplements to the complaint were filed on December 26, 2024, and January 6, 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 electronic 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:

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-shi, South Korea
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Ridgefield Park, NJ

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1432), 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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain linear actuators. The products at issue in this investigation are linear actuators that are used in seating and reclining furniture to power operation of a footrest.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Okin America, Inc., of Frederick, MD, and Dewert Okin GmbH of Kirchlengern, Germany, on April 3, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain linear actuators that infringe a patent asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

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

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Co. Ltd. of Changzhou, China; and
Kaidi LLC of Eaton Rapids, MI.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-880), 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 six 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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