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United States International Trade Commission

January 2, 2026

News Release 26-001

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1473

Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation Certain Skid-Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Dozers, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, 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 Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. of West Fargo, North Dakota on December 2, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, 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 following respondent in this investigation: Caterpillar, Inc. of Irving, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1473), 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.

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December 29, 2025

News Release 25-132

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1472

Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the 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 by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on September 30, 2025. The complaint was supplemented on November 20, 2025, December 5, 2025, December 12, and December 16, 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 dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. 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, Republic of Korea
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Plano, Texas
  • Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Plano, Texas
  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California
  • Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1472), 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.

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December 19, 2025

News Release 25-130

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1471

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Clear Aligners and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain clear aligners 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 Align Technology, Inc. of Tempe, Arizona, on September 23, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on November 20, 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 clear aligners 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:

  • Angelalign Technology Inc. Shanghai, China
  • Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China
  • Wuxi EA Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Jiangsu, China
  • Shanghai EA Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
  • USA Angelalign Technology Corp., Newark, Delaware

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1471), 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.

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December 19, 2025

News Release 25-129

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1470

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Open-Ear Earpiece Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain open-ear earpiece devices. These 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 Bose Corporation of Framingham, Massachusetts, on September 23, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on November 20 and 24, 2025, and December 4 and 9, 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 open-ear earpiece devices 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:

  • Dongguan Yuanyu Electronic Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, China
  • Liu, Yiming d/b/a Yomdud, Ltd. Xi’an, China
  • King Lucky Co., Ltd., Ltd., Hong Kong SAR
  • Shenzhen Zhichuang All Technology Co., Ltd. and/or Abbott Sanag (UK) Group Co., Ltd. d/b/a Sanag Shenzhen, China and Wembley, England
  • Lingzhong Zhao d/b/a jzones, Sichuan, China
  • Shenzhen Mengmengwei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a Lytmi, Shenzhen, China
  • Shenzhen Maosong Tech. Co., Ltd., d/b/a Ansten, Shenzhen, China
  • U2O Global Co., Ltd. d/b/a IWalk, Fujian, China
  • Shenzhen Meichi Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a HOMSCAM, Shenzhen, China
  • Shenzhen Shixinhe Dianzi Shangwu Co., Ltd. d/b/a XINHESHUMA, Shenzhen, China
  • Shenzhen Landscape Art Co., Ltd. d/b/a Piluyaa, Shenzhen City, China
  • Shenzhen Zhiquhui Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Yeabomy, Longhua Shenzhen, China
  • Shenzhen Carnival Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and/or Shenzhen Lida Tech. Communication Co., Ltd., Guangdong Province, China
  • Shenzhen Shibaishi Dianzi Shangwu Co., Ltd. d/b/a Jiayuu and/or YouDaxing, Shenzhen, China
  • Buy Worry-Free Trade Co., Ltd. d/b/a BST Supply I, Hong Kong SAR
  • Hong Kong Shihui Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Wdingxing, Hong Kong SAR
  • Hong Kong Chuanboyao Technology Ltd. d/b/a Mmanage and/or Ffaithful, Hong Kong SAR
  • Hong Kong Dora Cross-Border Trading Co., Ltd. d/b/a Doraomi, Hong Kong SAR
  • Hong Kong Santaizi Technology Co., Ltd d/b/a STZ Sport, Kowloon, China
  • Shenzhen Shiyi Gian Maoyi Co., Ltd. d/b/a Classic Innovation, Shenzhen, China
  • Shenzhen Yanyin Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1470), 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.

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December 19, 2025

News Release 25-128

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1469

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof II

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, 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 NJOY, LLC of Richmond, Virgina; Altria Client Services LLC of Richmond, Virgina; and Altria Group Distribution Company of Richmond, Virgina, on September 22, 2025, and supplemented on December 3, 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 vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof that infringe 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 JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, District of Columbia, as the following respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1469), 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.

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December 18, 2025

News Release 25-127

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1468

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Smart Wearable Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart wearable devices, systems, 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 Ouraring Inc. of San Francisco, California, on November 18, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on December 9, 2025. 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 smart wearable devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. 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-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
  • Reebok International Limited, Chesire, United Kingdom
  • RILUK IPCO Limited, Chesire, United Kingdom
  • The Original Fit Factory Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland
  • Truconnect Ltd, Milngavie, Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland
  • Reebok International Ltd., LLC, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Zepp Health Corporation, Gorinchem, The Netherlands
  • Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei City, China
  • Zepp Inc. (d/b/a Zepp Health), Milipitas, California
  • Zepp North America Inc., Santa Fe Springs, California
  • Nexxbase Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (d/b/a Noise and LunaZone), Haryana, India

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1468), 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.

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December 17, 2025

News Release 25-126

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1467

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Low-Profile Microwave-Hood Combination Products

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain low-profile microwave-hood combination products. 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 Whirlpool Corporation of Benton Harbor, Michigan, on November 18, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 4, 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 low-profile microwave-hood combination products 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:

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Republic of Korea
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
  • LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • LG Electronics USA, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
  • Midea Group Co., Ltd., Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
  • Midea America Corporation, Parsippany, New Jersey
  • Haier Group Corporation, Qingdao, Shandong, China
  • Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GE Appliances, Louisville, KY
  • Electrolux Professional AB, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Cosmo Products, LLC, Chino, California
  • Meyer Corporation, U.S., Vallejo, California
  • Koolmore Supply, Inc., Brooklyn, New York
  • THOR International d/b/a THOR Kitchen, Inc., Ontario, California
  • Unique Appliances Ltd., Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • CTM Household Appliances Inc., Montreal (Quebec), Canada

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1467), 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.

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December 17, 2025

News Release 12-125

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1466

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Antibody Drug Conjugates and Components Thereof and Products Containing the Same

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain antibody drug conjugates 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 by behalf AbbVie Inc. of North Chicago, Illinois; ImmunoGen, Inc. of Waltham, Massachusetts; and ImmunoGen Switzerland GmbH of Zurich, Switzerland, on November 17, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on December 10, 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 antibody drug conjugates and components thereof and products containing the same by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure a domestic industry or prevent the establishment of a domestic industry. 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:

  • ProfoundBio US Co., Seattle, Washington
  • ProfoundBio (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Suzhou, China
  • Genmab A/S, Valby, Denmark
  • Genmab B.V., Utrecht, Netherlands
  • Genmab US, Inc., Plainsboro, New Jersey

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1466), 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.

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December 16, 2025

News Release 25-124

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1465

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, computing products containing the 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 by Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies, Inc. of San Jose, California; Adeia Holdings Inc. of San Jose, California; and Adeia, Inc. of San Jose, California, on November 17, 2025. Supplements were filed on November 26, December 4, and December 5, 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 semiconductor devices, computing products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe 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:

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Santa Clara, California
  • Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
  • Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina
  • Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR
  • Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1465), 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.

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December 10, 2025

News Release 25-120

Inv. No(s). 701-TA-738 and 731-TA-1713-1715

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

Hexamine (Hexamethylenetetramine) from Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of hexamine from Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value by Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia and subsidized by the government of India.

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioner Jason E. Kearns made affirmative determinations of present material injury. Commissioner David S. Johanson made affirmative threat of material injury determinations. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioner Jason E. Kearns made negative critical circumstances findings with regard to imports of this product from India and Germany. Because Commissioner David S. Johanson made affirmative threat of material injury determinations, he did not reach critical circumstances findings for imports of this product from India or Germany. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from India.

The Commission’s public report on Hexamine (Hexamethylenetetramine) from Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-738 and 731-TA-1713-1715 (Final), USITC Publication 5693, December 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by January 21, 2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about the investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).

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