USITC
Paper Plates from China, Thailand and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC [Correction]
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam 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 China and Vietnam.
Chair Amy Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China, Thailand, and Vietnam, and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and Vietnam.
The Commission made an affirmative critical circumstances finding with regard to imports of this product from China.[1] The Commission made negative critical circumstances findings with regard to imports of this product from Thailand and Vietnam.[2]
The Commission’s public report Paper Plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-704-705 and 731-TA-1664-1666 (Final), USITC Publication 5595, March 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by April 10, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and additional information for these investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS).
In the press release issued on February 24, 2025, the following information was incorrect: date of the "USITC Publication 5595, February 2025". The correct information is: "USITC Publication 5595, March 2025".
[1] Commissioner David S. Johanson dissenting.
[2] Commissioner Jason E. Kearns dissenting with respect to Vietnam.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain motorized self-balancing vehicles. 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 Razor USA LLC of Cerritos, Calif., and Shane Chen of Camas, Wash., on January 3, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on January 21, 2025. 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 motorized self-balancing vehicles 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:
- Dongguan Saibotan Nengyuan Keji Co., Ltd. d/b/a “Gyroor US,” Guangdong, China
- Golabs Inc. d/b/a Gotrax, Carrollton, Tex.
- Gyroor Technology (CHINA) Co., Ltd. d/b/a Gyroor, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Chitado Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Gyroor, Guangdong, China
- Unicorn Network, LLC. d/b/a/ Sisigad, Dover, Del.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1440), 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 Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins. 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 Solvay Specialty Polymers, USA LLC of Alpharetta, Ga.; Syensqo SA of Brussels, Belgium; and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A. of Bollate, Italy, on January 13, 2025, and supplemented on February 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 polyvinylidene fluoride resins that infringe a patent 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:
- Sinochem Lantian Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
- Inner Mongolia 3F Wanhao Fluorochemical Industry Co. Ltd., Fengzhen, China
- Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd, Quzhou, China
- Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, China
- Hubei Fluorine New Materials Co., Ltd., Qianjiang, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1439), 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 Photovoltaic Trunk Bus Cable Assemblies and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies 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 Shoals Technologies, LLC, of Portland, Tenn., on January 10, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on January 24, 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 photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies 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:
- Voltage, LLC, Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Ningbo Voltage Smart Production Co., Ningbo, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1438), 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.ed 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 Laminated Woven Sacks from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on laminated woven sacks 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 determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns 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 these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The Commission’s public report on Laminated Woven Sacks from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-450 and 731-TA-1122 (Third Review), USITC Publication 5589, February 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by March 13, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless 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 reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Laminated Woven Sacks from China was instituted on July 1, 2024.
On October 4, 2024, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate, and the respondent interested party group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner David S. Johanson concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate, and the respondent interested party group response was inadequate and voted for a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Laminated Woven Sacks from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-450 and 731-TA-1122 (Review 3).
Glass Wine Bottles from China and Mexico Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of glass wine bottles from China and Mexico that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chair Amy Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the negative.
As a result of the Commission’s negative determinations, Commerce will not issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China and Mexico.
The Commission’s public report Glass Wine Bottles from China and Mexico (Inv. Nos.731-TA-1662 and 1663 (Final), USITC Publication 5588, February 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 18, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and additional information for these investigations can be found at the Commission’s Investigations Database System (IDS)..
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Shapewear Garments
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain shapewear garments and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Spanx, LLC of Atlanta, Ga., on December 31, 2024. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 22, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain shapewear that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Guangzhoushi Cedong Shangmao Youxiangongsi, Guangzhou, China
- Bingrong Co., Ltd Shenzhen Shi, China
- Dolce Vita Intimates LLC, Harrison, N.J.
- Honeylove Sculptwear, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
- Guangzhoushi Chiping Dianzi Maoyi Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Daerwene Inc., Boulder, Colo.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1436), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electrolyte Containing Beverages and Labeling and Packaging Thereof (II)
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sueros y Bebidas Rehidratantes S.A. de C.V. of Guadalajara, Mexico; CAB Enterprises, Inc, of Houston, Tex.; Brazos River Ventures LLC of Albany, N.Y.; and Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc. of Albany, N.Y. on December 27, 2024, and supplemented on January 15, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof that infringe trademarks asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Empacadora Torres Mora, S. de R.L. de C.V., Monterrey, Mexico
- Version Expotaciones, S.R.L. de C.V., Tijuana, Mexico
- Mabed Distribuciones, S.A. de C.V., Matamoros, Mexico,
- Salfe International Trade, S. de R.L. de C.V., Garza Garcia, Mexico
- Exportadora de Abarrotes del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V., Torreon, Mexico
- Centro de Distribucion de Carbon Allende, S.A. de C.V., Allende, Mexico
- Wenceslao Colunga Ruiz, Camargo, Mexico
- Distribuidora de Productos Heres, S.A. de C.V., Allende, Mexico
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1435), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Erythritol from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of erythritol from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein did not participate in the vote.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of erythritol from China, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination for China due on or about May 22, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determination for China on March 10, 2025.
The Commission’s public report, Erythritol from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-751 and 731-TA-1729 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5583, February 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 3, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on sodium nitrite from China and the antidumping duty order on sodium nitrite from Germany 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 determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China and Germany will remain in place.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein did not participate in the vote.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the below for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The Commission’s public report on Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-453 and 731-TA-1136-1137 (Third Review), USITC Publication 5582, January 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by February 28, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
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 reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany were instituted on July 1, 2024.
On October 4, 2024, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate, and the respondent interested party group response was inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. Commissioner David S. Johanson concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate, and the respondent interested party group response was inadequate and voted for full reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany; Inv. No.701-TA-453 and 731-TA-1136-1137 (Third Review).