The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, 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 InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS of Paris, France on February 26, 2026, and supplemented on March 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 video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, 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:

• TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. Guangdong, China
• TCL Technology Group Corp., Guangdong, China
• TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
• Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
• TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Company Limited, Huizhou, China
• TCL Overseas Marketing Limited, Hong Kong
• TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Company Limited, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
• TCL Smart Screen Technology HK, Hong Kong
• TCL Moka International Ltd., Hong Kong
• TTE Technology, Inc., Irvine, California
• Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
• Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia
• Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1495), 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 TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same. 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 First Solar, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona on February 24 2026. The Complaint was supplemented on March 10, 2026.  The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States of certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same infringe certain claims of the patent 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:

• AXITEC, LLC, Radnor, Pennsylvania
• AXITEC Energy GmbH & Co. KG, Böblingen, Germany
• Axitec Solar, LLC, Newark, Delaware,
• Canadian Solar Inc., Ontario, Canada
• CSI Solar Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
• Canadian Solar (USA) Inc., Walnut Creek, California
• Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chon Buri, Thailand
• Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation, Mesquite, Texas
• Canadian Solar International Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
• JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
• JA Solar USA, Inc., San Jose, California
• JA Solar AZ, LLC, Phoenix, Arizonia
• JA Solar International, Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
• JA Solar Vietnam Co., Ltd., Township, Bac Giang, Vietnam
• JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Province, China
• Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Province, China
• Jinko Solar (Vietnam) Industries Co. Ltd., Quang Ninh, Vietnam
• Jinko Solar Technology Sdn. Bhd., Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
• Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Province, China
• JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc., Campbell, California
• JinkoSolar (U.S.) Manufacturing Inc., Dover, Delaware
• JinkoSolar (U.S.) Industries Inc., Jacksonville, Florida
• Mundra Solar PV Limited, Gujarat, India
• Mundra Solar Energy Ltd., Gujarat, India
• Adani Green Energy Ltd., Gujarat, India
• Philadelphia Solar LLC, Amman, Jordan
• Philadelphia Solar USA Inc., San Mateo, California
• Hanwha Q CELLS USA Inc., Dalton, Georgia
• Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc., Irvine, California
• Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp., Irvine, California
• Hanwha Solutions Corporation, Seoul, Korea
• Jiangsu Runergy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China
• Runergy USA Inc., Pleasanton, California
• Runergy Alabama Inc., Huntsville, Alabama
• Runergy USA Trading LLC, Dover, Delaware
• Runergy PV Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Pluak Daeng, Rayong, Thailand
• Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Xinbei District, Jiangsu Province, China
• Trina Solar (U.S.), Inc., Fremont, California
• Trina Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd., Nguyen Province, Vietnam
• Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Suxi Town, Yiwu, Zhejiang China
• Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd., Suxi Town, Yiwu, Zhejiang China
• T1 Energy, Inc., Austin, Texas
• T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module LLC, Wilmer, Texas
• Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company, Viet Yen Town Bac Giang Province, Vietnam
• VSUN Solar USA Inc., Fremont, California
• Toyo Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
• Toyo Solar Texas, LLC, Humble, Texas

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1494), 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 NAND and DRAM memory chips. 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 MonolithIC 3D Inc. of Allen, Texas on February 17, 2026. The complaint was supplemented on February 25, 2026, and March 16, 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 NAND and DRAM memory chips 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:

• KIOXIA Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
• KIOXIA Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
• KIOXIA America, Inc., San Jose, California
• KIOXIA Engineering Corporation, Nagoya, Japan
• KIOXIA Iwate Corporation, Iwate, Japan
• KIOXIA Systems Co., Ltd., Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
• KIOXIA Semiconductor Taiwan Corporation, Taipei City, Taiwan
• SK hynix Inc., Gyeonggi-Do, Korea
• SK hynix America Inc., San Jose, California
• SK hynix Memory Solutions America Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1492), 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation that will examine Chinese state support and pricing practices in the biotechnology sector and assess how these practices may be affecting the market share and competitiveness of the U.S. industry.

The Commission is instituting this investigation, Impact on U.S. Industry of China's State Support and Pricing Practices in the Biotechnology Sector (Inv. No. 332-610), to review the topics above following guidance in a report by the Senate Appropriations Committee accompanying the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. The USITC expects to publish its report by January 22, 2027.

The report will, to the extent practicable:

• Review the extent to which Chinese state support and pricing practices in the biotechnology sector, including genomic sequencing, synthetic biology, and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing, may be affecting U.S. market share and competitiveness.
• Outline the Commission’s findings and identify impacts to U.S. biotechnology producers and service providers.

The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 27, 2026, and continuing, if necessary, on May 28, 2026. Please see the following dates as they relate to the investigation:

• May 11, 2026: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing
• May 14, 2026: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements
• May 20, 2026: Deadline for filing electronic copies of hearing oral statements
• May 27-28, 2026: Public hearing
• June 11, 2026: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs
• July 17, 2026: Deadline for filing all other written submissions

HOW TO APPEAR OR FILE SUBMISSIONS: All requests to appear at the hearing and all document submissions must be filed through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). Questions on electronic filing should be directed to the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division (EDIS3Help@usitc.gov), or consult the Commission’s Handbook on Filing Procedures and the Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8).

Complete details regarding the investigation are available in the USITC’s notice of investigation, dated February 26, 2026, which can be downloaded from the USITC website or obtained by contacting the Office of the Secretary.

About factfinding investigations

USITC general factfinding investigations, such as this one conducted under section 332(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, cover matters related to tariffs, trade, and competitiveness. The resulting reports convey the USITC’s objective findings and independent analyses on the subjects investigated. The USITC makes no recommendations on policy or other matters in its general factfinding reports. These reports usually are released to the public.

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