United States International Trade Commission
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or 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 Kyoto, Japan, on July 10, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on July 24, 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 mobile electronic devices that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The amended 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., Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1516), 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 Releases Report Evaluating the Effectiveness of Import Relief for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) released a report on August 5, 2026, evaluating the effectiveness of the import relief measures imposed on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) products that became effective on February 7, 2018, and ended on February 6, 2026.
The report, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Import Relief (Investigation No. TA-201-075 (Evaluation), USITC Publication 5773, August 2026), is available on the USITC website.
Background
Section 204(d) of the Trade Act of 1974 requires the Commission, upon termination of a safeguard measure, to evaluate the effectiveness of the action in facilitating positive adjustment by the domestic industry to import competition, consistent with the reasons set out by the President in a report submitted to the Congress under section 203(b) of the Act. The Commission must submit the report on the evaluation to the President and the Congress no later than 180 days after the day on which the relief action was terminated on February 6, 2026. The report was submitted on August 5, 2026, 180 days after the date of termination.
The President imposed the measure on certain CSPV products on February 7, 2018, after receiving a USITC determination (under section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974) that CSPV products were being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry. The measure was in the form of (a) a tariff-rate quota on imports of CSPV cells not partially or fully assembled into other products and (b) additional duties on imports of CSPV modules that were phased down over a period of four years. See Proclamation 9693 of January 23, 2018.
On February 4, 2022, the President extended the measure by an additional four years after the USITC determined that action under section 203 of the Trade Act with respect to imports of CSPV products continued to be necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury and that there was evidence that the domestic industry was making a positive adjustment to import competition. See Proclamation 10339.
Peter-Anthony Pappas Sworn In as U.S. International Trade Commissioner
Peter-Anthony Pappas, a Republican of New Jersey, was sworn in on August 3, 2026, as a Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC). He was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 1, 2026, to serve on the Commission and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16, 2026, for a term expiring on June 16, 2035.
About Commissioner Pappas
Prior to joining the Commission, Commissioner Pappas served as Director of Intellectual Property Policy for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary under Senator Thom Tillis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, advising on intellectual property, antitrust, technology, and cybersecurity policy, as well as on Senate Judiciary Committee nominations.
Previously, Commissioner Pappas spent more than two decades at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) where he held multiple leadership roles, including Special Advisor Detailee to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, Patent Trial and Appeal Board Branch Chief Detailee, and Supervisory Patent Examiner.
About the U.S. International Trade Commission
The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency. The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
USITC Makes Determinations Concerning Imports of Silicon Metal from Australia and Norway
The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of silicon metal from Australia and Norway that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Australia and Norway.
Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in affirmative. Commissioner Peter-Anthony Pappas did not participate in the vote.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Australia and Norway.
The Commission’s public report on Silicon Metal from Australia and Norway (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-760, 701-TA-762, 731-TA-1744, and 731-TA-1746 (Final), USITC Publication 5774, August 2026) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website by September 11, 2026.
Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about the investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dermatological treatment devices and components thereof 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 Serendia, LLC of Los Angeles, California, on June 22, 2026, and supplemented on July 6 and 13, 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 dermatological treatment devices 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:
- InMode Ltd., Yokneam, Israel
- Invasix Inc., Irvine, California
- BTL Industries, Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts
- BTL Industries Limited, Stevenage, United Kingdom
- BTL Industries JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria
- BTL Healthcare Technologies A/S, Prague, Czech Republic
- BTL Enterprise Group A/S, Prague, Czech Republic
- BTL Medical Technologies S.R.O., Prague, Czech Republic
- BTL Holding Limited, Limassol, Cyprus
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1515), 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 Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain adjustable child carriers 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 The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. of Torrance, California, on June 22, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 23, 2026, and July 8, 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 adjustable child carriers 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:
- Mabe, LLC, Shelley, Idaho
- Quanzhou Baby Nice Infant and Child Products Co., Ltd., Quanzhou City, China
- Xiamen Funwhale Technology LLC, Xiamen City, China
- Xiamen New Baby Products Co., Ltd., Xiamen City, China
- Koi Trading Services, Diamond Bar, California
- Portier USA, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming
- Ava + Oliver, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Artipoppe B.V., Lexmond, The Netherlands
- Bugaboo Xiamen Industrial Co. Ltd., Xiamen, China
- Bugaboo International B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Bugaboo North America, Inc., New York, New York
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1514), 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.
Brett Doyle Named Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission
On July 20, 2026, President Donald J. Trump designated Commissioner Brett Doyle as Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) for a term expiring June 16, 2028. Chairman Doyle succeeds David S. Johanson, who had been serving as Chairman by operation of law after Amy A. Karpel's term as Chair expired on June 16, 2026.
About Chairman Doyle
Chairman Doyle was sworn in July 17, 2026, as a Commissioner of the USITC. He was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Commission on January 29, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16, 2026, for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
Prior to joining the Commission, Chairman Doyle served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, where he directed congressional engagement on trade negotiations, legislation, tariff policy, and enforcement matters. His previous public service includes roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Senate. Chairman Doyle has also held senior government affairs positions at Sylvamo and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College and Lafayette College.
About the U.S. International Trade Commission
The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency. The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells and Batteries
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries. 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 Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. of Alameda, California, and Georgia Tech Research Corporation of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 18, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries 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:
- Carbon ONE New Energy Group Co., Ltd., Quzhou City, China
- Carbon One New Energy (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou City, China
- Zhejiang Lichen New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Huzhou, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1513), 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.
Brett Doyle Sworn In as U.S. International Trade Commissioner
Brett Doyle, a Republican of Connecticut, was sworn in July 17, 2026, as a Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC). Commissioner Doyle was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Commission on January 29, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16, 2026, for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
About Commissioner Doyle
Prior to joining the Commission, Commissioner Doyle served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, where he directed congressional engagement on trade negotiations, legislation, tariff policy, and enforcement matters. His previous public service includes roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Senate. Commissioner Doyle has also held senior government affairs positions at Sylvamo and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College and Lafayette College.
About the U.S. International Trade Commission
The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency. The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Foundry Coke
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain foundry coke. 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 SunCoke Technology and Development LLC of Lisle, Illinois, and Jewell Coke Company L.P. of Lisle, Illinois, on June 15, 2026. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on July 1, 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 foundry coke that infringes 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:
- MTX Group, a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
- OKK Koksovny, a.s., Ostrava-Přívoz, Czech Republic
- METALIMEX a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
- METALIMEX Deutschland GmbH, Duisburg, Germany
- AMEX Coal Sp. z o.o., Sopot, Poland
- Italiana Coke S.r.l., Genova, Italy
- Terminal Alti Fondali Savona S.r.l., Savona, Italy
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1512), 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.