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News Release 25-005
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1431
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts 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 Modumetal, Inc. of Snohomish WA, on November 19, 2024 and supplement on December 4, 2024. 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 nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts and products containing the same 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 as respondents in this investigation:
- Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland, OH, and
- Lu Chu Shin Yee Works Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1431), 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.
News Release 25-003
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-606 , 731-TA-1416
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on quartz surface products 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, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, 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 Quartz Surface Products from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-606 and 731-TA-1416 (Review), USITC Publication 5578, January 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by February 14,2025; 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 quartz surface products from China were instituted on June 3, 2024.
On September 6, 2024, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson, 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.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Quartz Surface Products from China; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-606 and 731-TA-1416 (Review).
News Release 25-001
Inv. No(s). 337-1430
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain urine splash guards 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 For Kids By Parents, Inc. of Potomac, MD, on December 6, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain urine splash guards and components thereof 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:
- Shenzhenshi Dijaaotuman Trading Co., Ltd (d/b/a Tigaman), Shenzhen, China
- Junyaxincaiwuzixunyouxiangongsi (d/b/a junyxin), Xiamen City, China
- Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomoahouse), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshiranbodianziyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Eurbus), Shenzhen, China
- Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC), Hefei City, China
- ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshi Paisi Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Sunyoka123), Shenzhen, China,
- Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu), Guangzhou, China, and
- Shenzhen Sibaite Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a SeLucky), Shenzhen City, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1430), 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.
News Release 24-126
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1429
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Yesterday, December 19, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 International Semiconductor Group Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea, on November 18, 2024 and supplemented on December 6, 2024. 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 wireless communication devices 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:
- Dell Technologies Inc., Round Rock, TX
- Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX
- Dell (Chengdu) Co. Ltd., Sichuan, China
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, and
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1429), 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.
News Release 24-124
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1428
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles 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 Gavrieli Brands LLC of Culver City, California on November 13, 2024. The complaint was amended on November 20, 2024, and the amended complaint was supplemented by letter on December 2, 2024. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant and that infringe an asserted trade dress 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:
- Kijera’s OneDrop LLC, New York, NY
- Craze, Essel Park, Philippines
- Pierjeda Information Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Shengze Trading Company, Zhangshou City, China
- Guangzhou Shun Cheng Trading Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Kunming Ouxiang Trading Co., Ltd., Kunming City, China
- Huihui Bianan, Beijing, China
- Bingxin Qingfeng, Zhongshan City, China
- Baiqiuju1983, Zhongshan City, China
- tb249835650, Zhongshan City, China
- Yuyoufang Foreign Trade Store, Zhongshan City, China
- Xu Wenping 123,Zhongshan City, China
- Ynwll, Beijing, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1428), 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.
News Release 24-123
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1427
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain injection molding machines, 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, as amended filed by Husky Injection Molding Systems LTD. of Ontario, Canada and Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc. of Milton, Vermont on November 12, 2024, and supplemented on December 2, 2024. 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 components for injection molding machines, and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1427), 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.
News Release 24-117
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-447 , 731-TA-1116
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission(USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe 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, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, 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 Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-447 and 731-TA-1116 ( Third Review), USITC Publication 5571, December 2024) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by January 9, 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 Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China were instituted on May 1, 2024.
On August 5, 2024, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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 Kearns concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate, and the respondent interested party group response was inadequate and voted for full reviews. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in the adequacy vote.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China; Inv. No. 701-TA-455 and 731-TA-1149 (Review 3).
News Release 24-118
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-741 , 731-TA-1718 -1719
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. 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 paper file folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Cambodia.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of paper file folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations for both countries due on or about April 1, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determinations for Cambodia on January 16, 2025.
The Commission’s public report Paper File Folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka, (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-741 and 731-TA-1718-1719 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5570, December 2024) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by January 9, 2024; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
News Release 24-115
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-929-931
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on silicomanganese from India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela 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 India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela will remain in place.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, 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 Silicomanganese from India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-929-931 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5567, December 2024) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 31, 2024; 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 Silicomanganese from India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela were instituted on May 1, 2024.
On August 5, 2024, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate, and the respondent interested party group responses were 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 responses were inadequate, and voted for full reviews. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in the adequacy votes.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Silicomanganese from India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela; Inv. No. 731-TA-929-931 (Review 4)
News Release 24-116
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-739-740 , 731-TA-1716-1717
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. 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 thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China and Vietnam.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations for China and Vietnam due on or about March 17, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determinations for China and Vietnam on January 2, 2025.
The Commission’s public report Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam, (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5568, December 2024) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by December 30, 2024; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library