Section 337
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle parts 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 General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC, both of Detroit, Michigan, on February 5, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain vehicle parts, components thereof, and vehicles containing same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- AP Auto Parts Industrial Ltd., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- ANTRC Industrial Corp., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Auto Power Co., Ltd., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Best Value Auto Body Supply, Melrose Park, Illinois
- CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., Chicago, Illinois
- CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc., Chicago, Illinois
- DEPO Auto Parts Ind. Co., Ltd., Chang Hua Shien, Taiwan
- Forerunner Automotive Industrial Corp., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Gordon Auto Body Parts Co., Ltd., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Grand HC Auto Tooling Corp., Taipei City, Taiwan
- Jiangsu Srumto Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Danyang City, China
- Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., Antioch, Tennessee
- LKQ Corporation, Antioch, Tennessee
- Maxzone Vehicle Lighting Corp., Fontana, California
- Mitchell International, Inc., San Diego, California
- Pro Fortune Industrial Co., Ltd., New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Power Auto Parts Inc., Warren, Michigan
- Quality Collision Parts, Inc., Warren, Michigan
- Tong Yang Industry Co. Ltd. Tainan, Taiwan
- Y.C.C. Parts Mfg. Co., Ltd (Taiwan), Lukang Town, Taiwan
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1491), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Off-Road Vehicles and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain off-road vehicles 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 Polaris Inc., Polaris Industries Inc., and Polaris Sales Inc., each of Medina, Minnesota, on February 2, 2026. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on February 11, 2026. 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 off-road vehicles and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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:
- Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
- CFMOTO Powersports, Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1490), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Laptops, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain laptops, routers and gateways, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of AX Wireless, LLC of Austin, Texas, on February 2, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on February 10, 2026. 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 laptops, routers and gateways, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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, Taiwan
- ASUS Computer International, Inc., Fremont, California
- TP-Link Systems Inc., Irvine, California
- D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
- D-Link Systems, Inc., Irvine, California
- Ubiquiti Inc., New York, New York
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1489), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Gyro-Stabilized Electric Unicycles and Components Thereof and Products Containing the Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof and products containing 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 Inventist, Inc. of Camas, Washington, and Alien Technology Group, Inc. d/b/a Alien Rides of San Francisco, California, on January 21, 2026, and amended on February 2 and 17, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof and products containing the same that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or alternatively a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Guangzhou Veteran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a LeaperKim, Guangzhou, China
- Dong Guan BEGODE Intelligent Technology Ltd. d/b/a BEGODE, Dongguan City, China
- Inmotion Technologies Co., Ltd. d/b/a Inmotion, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen King Song Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Kingsong, Shenzhen, China
- Guangzhou JiDongTai Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. d/b/a Nosfet, Guangzhou, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1488), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) Devices, Products Containing Same and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) devices, products containing 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 on behalf of Avalanche Technology, Inc. of Fremont, California, on January 28, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on February 5, 2026. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) devices, products containing same and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the respondent in this investigation as Everspin Technologies, Inc. of Chandler, Arizona.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1487), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Disposable and Other Closed-System Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Devices and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) 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 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; RAI Services Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Reynolds Marketing Services of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on January 13, 2026. A supplement was filed on February 3, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States and the sale of certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) devices and components thereof by reason of unfair methods of competition and unfair acts based on (1) violations of the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act (“PACT Act”), 15 U.S.C. § 375 et seq., (2) violations of state and/or local flavor bans, (3) violations of state directory requirements, and (4) non-compliance with state and/or local excise taxes, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States.
The complainants request that the Commission 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:
- D&A Distribution, LLC d/b/a Strictly E-cig, Savannah, Georgia
- ECTO World LLC d/b/a Demand Vape, Buffalo, New York
- Geek Miracle (HK) Limited Unit, Hong Kong, China
- Guangdong Qisitech Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
- Headway Funding Inc. d/b/a Jewel Distribution, Agoura Hills, California
- Heaven Gifts International Ltd, Shenzhen, China
- iMiracle HK Limited, Hong Kong, China
- iMiracle (Shenzhen) Technology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, China
- Magellan Technology Inc., Buffalo, New York
- Midwest Goods Inc. d/b/a Midwest Distribution Illinois, Bensenville, Illinois
- RZ Smoke Inc., Suffield, Connecticut
- Safa Goods, LLC, Punta Gorda, Florida
- Shenzhen Geekvape Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China
- Texas Central Distribution LLC, Houston, Texas
- Unishow USA, Inc., Houston, Texas
- Zhuhai Qisitech Co., Ltd., Guangdong Province, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1486), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Beverage Brewing Products and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain beverage brewing products 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 Adrian Rivera Maynez Enterprises, Inc. of La Mirada, California, on January 23, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on February 3, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain beverage brewing products and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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 respondent in this investigation as Denys Orlov d/b/a GoodCups of Alpine, California.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1485), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Power Converters, Circuit Board Assemblies, and Computing Systems Containing the Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain power converters, circuit board assemblies, and computing systems containing 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 Vicor Corporation of Andover, Massachusetts, on January 12, 2026. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on January 21, 23, and 26, 2026. 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 power converters, circuit board assemblies, and computing systems containing the same that infringe certain claims of the patent 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:
- Delta Electronics, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
- Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd, Fremont, California
- DET Logistics (USA) Corporation, Fremont, California
- Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, Guangdong, China
- Dongguan Luxshare Technology Co., Ltd. a/k/a Luxshare-Tech, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China
- Shanghai Peiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a MetaPWR Electronics Co., Ltd. and Shanghai MetaPWR Electronics Co., Ltd., Lingang New Area, China
- Monolithic Power Systems, Inc, Kirkland, Washington
- Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Sichuan, China
- MPS International (Shanghai) Ltd., Shanghai, China
- Wistron Corporation, Taipei City, Taiwan,
- Wiwynn Corporation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Quanta Computer Inc., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Quanta Cloud Technology Inc., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Quanta Cloud Technology USA LLC, San Jose, California
- Quanta Computer USA Inc., Fremont, California
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1484), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Medical Imaging Devices
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain medical imaging 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 MolecuLight Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and MolecuLight Corp. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 29, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on January 12, 14, and 20, 2026. 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 medical imaging devices that infringe certain claims of the 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:
- Kent Imaging Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Adiuvo Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. of Chennai, India
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1483), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making 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 Cambria Company LLC of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, on December 19, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 5, 2026. 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 processed slabs and methods for making same that infringe certain claims of the 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:
- Surface Warehouse, L.P. d/b/a US Surfaces and d/b/a Vadara Quartz Surfaces, Austin, Texas
- M S International Inc. d/b/a MSI, Orange, California
- Arizona Tile, LLC, Tempe, Arizona
- OHM International Inc., Monroe Twp, New Jersey
- Architectural Surfaces Group LLC, Spicewood, Texas
- Caesarstone Ltd., Kibbutz Sdot-Yam, Israel
- Caesarstone USA, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
- LX Hausys, Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
- LX Hausys America, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia
- Mohawk Industries, Inc., Calhoun, Georgia
- Dal-Tile, LLC, Dallas, Texas
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1482), 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.