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News Release 25-018
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1436
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain shapewear garments 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 Spanx, LLC of Atlanta, Ga., on December 31, 2024. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 22, 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 shapewear 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:
- Guangzhoushi Cedong Shangmao Youxiangongsi, Guangzhou, China
- Bingrong Co., Ltd Shenzhen Shi, China
- Dolce Vita Intimates LLC, Harrison, N.J.
- Honeylove Sculptwear, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
- Guangzhoushi Chiping Dianzi Maoyi Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Daerwene Inc., Boulder, Colo.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1436), 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.
News Release 25-015
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1435
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
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 by 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.
News Release 25-011
Inv. No(s). TA-337-1434
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
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 by 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.
News Release 25-010
Inv. No(s). No. 337-TA-1433
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
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 by Corning Incorporated, of Corning, NY, 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
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.
News Release 25-007
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1432
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
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 by 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
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.
News Release 25-005
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1431
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts 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 by Modumetal, Inc. of Snohomish WA, on November 19, 2024 and supplement on December 4, 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 nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts and products containing the same 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 as respondents in this investigation:
- Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland, OH, and
- Lu Chu Shin Yee Works Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1431), 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.
News Release 25-001
Inv. No(s). 337-1430
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain urine splash guards 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 For Kids By Parents, Inc. of Potomac, MD, on December 6, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain urine splash guards and components thereof 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:
- Shenzhenshi Dijaaotuman Trading Co., Ltd (d/b/a Tigaman), Shenzhen, China
- Junyaxincaiwuzixunyouxiangongsi (d/b/a junyxin), Xiamen City, China
- Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomoahouse), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshiranbodianziyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Eurbus), Shenzhen, China
- Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC), Hefei City, China
- ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshi Paisi Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Sunyoka123), Shenzhen, China,
- Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu), Guangzhou, China, and
- Shenzhen Sibaite Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a SeLucky), Shenzhen City, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1430), 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.
News Release 24-126
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1429
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Yesterday, December 19, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 International Semiconductor Group Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea, on November 18, 2024 and supplemented on December 6, 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 wireless communication 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:
- Dell Technologies Inc., Round Rock, TX
- Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX
- Dell (Chengdu) Co. Ltd., Sichuan, China
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, and
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1429), 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.
News Release 24-124
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1428
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles 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 Gavrieli Brands LLC of Culver City, California on November 13, 2024. The complaint was amended on November 20, 2024, and the amended complaint was supplemented by letter on December 2, 2024. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant and that infringe an asserted trade dress 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:
- Kijera’s OneDrop LLC, New York, NY
- Craze, Essel Park, Philippines
- Pierjeda Information Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Shengze Trading Company, Zhangshou City, China
- Guangzhou Shun Cheng Trading Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Kunming Ouxiang Trading Co., Ltd., Kunming City, China
- Huihui Bianan, Beijing, China
- Bingxin Qingfeng, Zhongshan City, China
- Baiqiuju1983, Zhongshan City, China
- tb249835650, Zhongshan City, China
- Yuyoufang Foreign Trade Store, Zhongshan City, China
- Xu Wenping 123,Zhongshan City, China
- Ynwll, Beijing, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1428), 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.
News Release 24-123
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1427
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain injection molding machines, 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, as amended filed by Husky Injection Molding Systems LTD. of Ontario, Canada and Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc. of Milton, Vermont on November 12, 2024, and supplemented on December 2, 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 components for injection molding machines, and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1427), 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.