U.S. International Trade Commission
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Document Cameras and Software for Use Therewith
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain document cameras and software for use therewith. The products at issue in the investigation are high-resolution document cameras and software for use therewith that display, manipulate, zoom and resize high-resolution images and video.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Pathway Innovations & Technologies, Inc., of San Diego, CA, on August 20, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain document cameras and software for use therewith that infringe 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Recordex USA, Inc., of Long Island City, NY;
QOMO HiteVision, LLC, of Wixom, MI; and
Adesso, Inc., of Walnut, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-967), 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 Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on ironing tables and certain parts thereof from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1047 (Review), USITC Publication 4568, September 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by October 19, 2015; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from China was instituted on May 5, 2015.
On August 4, 2015, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. All six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative. Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein made affirmative determinations on the basis of present injury. Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent and Commissioner David S. Johanson made affirmative determinations on the basis of threat.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China.
The Commission’s public report Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Final), USITC Publication 4565, September 2015) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by October 19, 2015; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Final)
Product Description: Boltless steel shelving units that are prepackaged for sale are used for storage in homes, basements, garages, offices, and commercial and industrial operations. “Boltless” refers to a system of assembly that uses rivets or other protrusions on horizontal support members that fit into slots in the vertical posts of the units. By avoiding the need for nuts and bolts, screws, or tubular collars on the posts, the boltless system does not require tools for assembly. The prepackaged unit, containing all the appropriate parts, is sold in a number of common sizes, either with or without decking (i.e., shelves).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: Edsal Manufacturing Co. Inc., Chicago, IL.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: August 26, 2014.
4. USITC hearing: August 13, 2015.
5. USITC vote: September 15, 2015.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: September 28, 2015.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2014: 4.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and Tennessee.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2014: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2014: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2014: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2014: 1
U.S. Imports in 2014:
1. From the subject country during 2014: 1
2. From other countries during 2014: 1
3. Leading source during 2014: China.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom; Terminates Investigation Concerning the Netherlands
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of cold-rolled steel flat products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and allegedly subsidized by the governments of Brazil, China, India, Korea, and Russia.
The Commission further determined that imports of these products from the Netherlands are negligible.
Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative with respect to imports of these products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom. These five Commissioners made findings of negligibility with respect to imports of these products from the Netherlands. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about October 21, 2015, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about January 4, 2016.
As a result of the Commission’s finding of negligibility, the investigation on imports of these products from the Netherlands will be terminated.
The Commission’s public report Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-540-544 and 731-TA-1283-1290 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4564, September 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after October 9, 2015. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-540-544 and 731-TA-1283-1290 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The products covered by these investigations are certain cold-rolled (rolled at ambient temperature) flat-rolled steel products, neither clad, plated, nor coated with metal, but whether or not annealed, painted, varnished, or coated with plastics or other non-metallic substances and can be wound in coils or in straight lengths. Cold-rolled steel products are used in a variety of applications including automotive, construction, container, appliance, and electrical equipment manufacturing.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: AK Steel Corp., West Chester, OH; ArcelorMittal USA LLC, Chicago, IL; Nucor Corp., Charlotte, NC; Steel Dynamics, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN; United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, PA.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: July 28, 2015.
4. Commission’s conference: August 18, 2015.
5. USITC vote: September 10, 2015.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: September 11, 2015.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: September 18, 2015.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2014: Twelve.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, West Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2014: 10,935.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2014: $21.9 million ($10.0 million merchant market).
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2014: 9.3 percent (20.2 percent merchant market).
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2014: $1.2 billion.
2. From other countries during 2014: $827.4 million.
3. Leading sources during 2014: China, Canada, Korea, and Japan (in terms of total value).
USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Certain Potassium Phosphate Salts from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) reviews concerning the countervailing duty order and the antidumping duty order on certain potassium phosphate salts from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-473 and 731-TA-1173 (Review)).
As a result of these votes, the Commission will conduct expedited reviews to determine whether revocation of these orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty finding, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the finding or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the finding under review and provide other pertinent information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determinations in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
All six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.
A record of the Commission’s votes on these matters is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's votes is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search "potassium phosphate salts" using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in these reviews. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Certain Steel Grating from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) reviews concerning the countervailing duty order and the antidumping duty order on certain steel grating from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-465 and 731-TA-1161 (Review)).
As a result of these votes, the Commission will conduct expedited reviews to determine whether revocation of these orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty finding, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the finding or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the finding under review and provide other pertinent information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determinations in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
All six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.
A record of the Commission’s votes on these matters is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's votes is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search "steel grating" using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in these reviews. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and allegedly subsidized by the government of Turkey.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about October 14, 2015, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about December 28, 2015.
The Commission’s public report Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-539 and 731-TA-1280-1282 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4563, September 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after October 5, 2015. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-539 and 731-TA-1280-1282 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The products covered by these investigations are certain heavy walled rectangular welded steel pipes and tubes of rectangular (including square) cross section, having a nominal wall thickness of not less than 4 mm. The merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A 500, grade B specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Atlas Tube, a division of JMC Steel Group (Chicago, Illinois), Bull Moose Tube Company (Chesterfield, Missouri), EXLTUBE (North Kansas City, Missouri), Hannibal Industries, Inc. (Los Angeles, California), Independence Tube Corporation (Chicago, Illinois), Maruichi American Corporation (Santa Fe Springs, California), Searing Industries (Rancho Cucamonga, California), Southland Tube (Birmingham, Alabama), and Vest, Inc. (Los Angeles, California).
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: July 21, 2015.
4. Commission’s conference: August 11, 2015.
5. USITC vote: September 3, 2015.
6. USITC determinations due: September 4, 2015.
7. USITC views due: September 14, 2015.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2014: Thirteen.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wyoming.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2014: 1,110.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2014: $1.8 billion.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2014: 19.7%.
U.S. Imports:
1. From subject countries during 2014: $158 million.
2. From other countries during 2014: $202 million.
3. Leading sources during 2014. Canada, Korea, Mexico, Turkey.
USITC To Investigate the Probable Economic Effect of Reduced Duties on Imports of Certain Environmental Goods
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for an investigation into the probable economic effect of reduced duties on imports of certain environmental goods.
The investigation, APEC List of Environmental Goods: Advice on the Probable Economic Effect of Providing Duty Reductions for Imports, was requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received August 5, 2015.
In the request letter, the USTR stated that in 2012, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders endorsed an APEC List of Environmental Goods, which includes 54 goods on which the Leaders agreed to reduce applied duties to 5 percent or less by the end of 2015. The USTR provided an attachment to the letter outlining the specific goods for which the USITC is asked to provide information.
The USTR further noted: “Section 103(a) of the Bipartisan Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 provides that the President may enter into trade agreements regarding tariff barriers, if the President determines that existing duties of any foreign country or the United States are unduly burdening and restricting U.S. trade. Further, this section permits the President to proclaim changes to duties the President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out any such trade agreement, subject to the requirement in section 131 of the Trade Act of 1974 to obtain advice regarding the proposed modifications from the U.S. International Trade Commission.”
As requested, the USITC will advise the President as to the probable economic effect of the proposed tariff modifications for the specified products on industries producing like or directly competitive articles, and on consumers.
The USITC expects to submit its report, which will be confidential, to the USTR by November 4, 2015.
The USITC is seeking input for the investigation from all interested parties and requests that the information focus on the issues for which the USITC is requested to provide information and advice. The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigation on September 25, 2015.
Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on September 11, 2015, with the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. For further information, call 202-205-2000.
The USITC also welcomes written submissions for the record. Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary of the Commission at the above address and should be submitted at the earliest practical date but no later than 5:15 p.m. on October 2, 2015. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.
Further information on the scope of the investigations and appropriate submissions is available in the USITC’s notice of investigation, dated August 21, 2015, which can be downloaded from the USITC Internet site (www.usitc.gov) or may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Secretary at the above address or at 202-205-2000.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Chloropicrin from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on chloropicrin from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Chloropicrin from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-130 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4561, August 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available after September 21, 2015. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Chloropicrin from China was instituted on April 1, 2015.
On July 6, 2015, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Windscreen Wipers and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain windscreen wipers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are automotive windscreen wipers, or windshield wipers, known in the industry as “flat blades” or “beam blades.”
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Trico Products Corporation of Rochester Hills, MI, on July 20, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain windscreen wipers and components thereof that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,925 and 6,799,348 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:
Valeo North America, Inc., of Troy, MI; and
Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-964), 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.