Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing a voluntary two-year test of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Truck Cargo. The test evaluates the feasibility of requiring truck carriers to electronically submit limited export manifest data at least 24 hours prior to departure from the United States, followed by a complete export manifest filing no later than two (2) hours prior to arrival at the final port of export.

PARTICIPATION & ELIGIBILITY:

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested truck carriers should submit an email application to cbptruckexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov with the subject line: “Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test Application.”

  • The email must state the applicant's interest, confirm qualifications based on eligibility requirements, and provide a point of contact name and telephone number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Outbound Enforcement and Policy Branch, Office of Field Operations, CBP, via email at cbptruckexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.

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Guidance and Procedures for Implementing Tariff Adjustments for Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Associated Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Technical...

Corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States for Duties Imposed Under Proclamation 11020

AGENCY:

Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

This notice defines the pharmaceutical products and lists the jurisdictions that are eligible to receive an ad valorem tariff rate of zero pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 11020 of April 2, 2026, “Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients Into the United States,” (Proclamation 11020). These pharmaceutical products include drugs and associated ingredients where all approved indications are designated as orphan; nuclear medicines; plasma derived therapies; fertility drugs; cell therapy product; gene therapy product; antibody drug conjugates; medical countermeasures related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; and animal health. Proclamation 11020 states that such products and associated ingredients receive the Section 232 zero tariff rate if they are products of a jurisdiction that has a current or forthcoming trade and security framework agreement or if they meet an urgent U.S. health need. This notice also includes procedures for the public to submit information for the Department of Commerce's (Commerce) approval to determine if imports of the pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients meet an urgent U.S. health need. This notice also issues five technical corrections to Annex I and one technical correction to Annex IV of the Proclamation.

DATES:

Submission of information will be received on an ongoing basis starting September 23, 2026. Read More→

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

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 (III). The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on August 11, 2026. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 25, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof (III) 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:

  • Micron Technology, Boise, Idaho

  • Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Boise, Idaho

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Spring, Texas 

  • Lenovo Group Ltd., Hong Kong 

  • Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina 

  • Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1523), 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 USITC. 

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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Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from China 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 government of China.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Bart Thanhauser and Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in the vote.

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue an antidumping order and a countervailing duty order on imports of these products from China.

The USITC’s public report, Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-781 and 731-TA-1768 (Final), USITC Publication 5797, October 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available on the USITC website by November 5, 2026.

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

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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports non-refillable steel cylinders from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place. 

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in today’s vote. 

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 USITC’s public report, Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA- 644 and 731-TA-1494 (Review), USITC Publication 5799, October 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available on the USITC website by November 8, 2026.

 

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 USITC’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the USITC concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the USITC 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 USITC conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The USITC 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 USITC’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 Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China were instituted on April 1, 2026.

On July 6, 2026, the USITC determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate, and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate. Commissioner Johanson voted for full reviews; Commissioners Kearns and Karpel voted for expedited reviews.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, David Foley Jr., and Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in the adequacy votes, as they were not members of the USITC at the time. 

A record of the USITC’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494 (Review)-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494 (Review).

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Commission Vote on Linear Hydraulic Cylinders from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and South Korea

The U.S. International Trade Commission has made affirmative determinations in its preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning linear hydraulic cylinders from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and South Korea.

Note to users:  This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issued approximately three hours after a Commission vote.

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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh from Mexico

The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Mexico will remain in place.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu 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 attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The USITC’s public report, Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh from Mexico (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-653 and 731-TA-1527 (Review), USITC Publication 5791, September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 22, 2026.

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. Read More→

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USITC Makes Determinations In Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Oil Country Tubular Goods From India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam and the existing countervailing duty orders of this product from India and Turkey will remain in place.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative with respect to the existing antidumping orders on imports of OCTG from India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam and the existing countervailing duty orders on OCTG from India and Turkey. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative with respect to the antidumping duty orders on imports of OCTG from India, South Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam and the countervailing duty orders on OCTG from India and Turkey and voted in the negative with respect to the antidumping duty order on OCTG from Ukraine.

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 USITC’s public report, Oil Country Tubular Goods from India, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA- 499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1216 and 1221-1223 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5790, September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 22, 2026.

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. Read More→

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SITC Requests Public Comments on Section 338 Responsibilities

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) is now accepting public comments on how the Commission can best meet its statutory obligations under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338(g)). The notice requesting comments has been published on the Commission’s website and in the Federal Register. 

Under Section 338, the Commission investigates instances of discrimination against U.S. commerce and advises the President on these matters. Comments from this notice will help guide the Commission's next steps regarding its Section 338(g) responsibilities. 

The publication of this notice follows several years of internal deliberation and careful review of the Commission’s prior work under this statute and its predecessor, Section 317 of the Tariff Act of 1922. As in the Commission’s other mission areas, thoroughness, impartiality, independence, and nonpartisanship are essential to carrying out this work. 

Comments must be filed by 5:15 p.m. on November 8, 2026. All comments should be addressed to the Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, and must submitted through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) or via email at Secretary@usitc.gov. 

For questions on electronic filing, contact the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division (EDIS3Help@usitc.gov or 202–205–1802), or consult the Commission’s Handbook on Filing Procedures and the Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8).

About the U.S. International Trade Commission

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency that investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Document Image System (DIS) Validation of Internal Transaction Number (ITN) for Electronic Export Information (EEI) Submissions (CBP-255)

Deployed to ACE in the Certification Environment and Updated DIS Implementation Guide is Now Available

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has deployed the following enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Certification Environment: Document Imaging System (DIS) Validation of Internal Transition Number (ITN) for Electronic Export Information (EEI) Submissions (CBP-255). This enhancement will be deployed in the ACE Production environment on October 8, 2026.

Following this enhancement, ACE will validate the ITN when it is provided via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or submitted via email to DIS, ensuring that only valid and properly formatted ITNs are accepted. When an invalid ITN is submitted, the filer will receive the message “Submitted ITN is invalid or the format is invalid” and the DIS submission will be rejected. To ensure successful processing, please verify that the ITN is accurate and that the format matches exactly what was provided on the corresponding AES export transaction.

In support of this deployment, CBP has updated the ACE DIS Implementation Guide (IG), which can be found in the “Chapters: Current Capabilities” section of the ACE Automated Broker Interface (ABI) CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) webpage. The updates to the DIS IG related to this deployment are:

  • Added a Note for Document Submission Package – ITN Data Element

  • Added a Note for General Guidelines for Documents Submitted to DIS via Email, and renumbered the notes in this section

Note, the DIS IG has also been updated to include three (3) Document Label Codes that are for internal government use only. These changes are unrelated to this deployment.

This enhancement will improve CBP’s efficiency when reviewing required EEI, reducing export processing delays and supporting regulatory and operational priorities.

For any questions about ITN-related items and validations, please contact cbpvehicleexports@cbp.dhs.gov.

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Department of Commerce Eases Export Controls for UAE

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is announcing that it will significantly upgrade the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730-774) in recognition of the UAE’s status as a U.S. Major Defense Partner and its support in advancing U.S. national security interests, including Operation Epic Fury.

BIS will remove the UAE from EAR Country Groups D:3 and D:4, which will, among other things, eliminate restrictions on support for the UAE’s unmanned aerial vehicle programs.  At the same time, BIS will reclassify the UAE as EAR Country Group A:5. This will provide the UAE Government and approved commercial entities with eligibility for license-free exports, reexports, and in-country transfers under License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA) of Commerce-controlled military items; certain commercial satellites and spacecraft; and dual-use items useful in oil and gas production, desalination, civil nuclear power generation, and/or other items available to Country Group A:5 destinations license-free.  License-free exports, reexports, and in-country transfers of these items under STA will support key UAE commercial and infrastructure needs and better equip the UAE defense establishment to support U.S. interests in the Middle East.  This special status under the EAR is warranted in light of the ongoing U.S.-UAE military partnership and the UAE’s commitment to preventing the diversion and misuse of sensitive U.S. technology.

In addition, consistent with the U.S.-UAE Artificial Intelligence Cooperation framework signed in May 2025, Commerce is approving the UAE Government and certain companies to receive advanced computing items in the UAE license-free, including AI chips and servers.  The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to the investment commitments in the framework, including the commitment to make matching investments in U.S. AI digital infrastructure buildout.

For additional information, please see the Federal Register notice implementing these regulatory changes described above, which is available for public inspection here.

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Department of Commerce Streamlines Export Controls for Sound Suppressors

Washington, D.C. — Last week, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that, as of November 20, 2026, the export of certain silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors is subject to BIS’s Export Administration Regulations, rather than the State Departments U.S. Munitions List. This deregulatory action aligns export controls on suppressors with the controls already applied to firearms. 

Under this rule, suppressors will be added to the Commerce Control List (CCL), and BIS will require a license for certain exports, reexports, or in-country transfers of the newly controlled suppressors, including releases of related software and technology to foreign persons. License exceptions currently available for firearms will also be available for suppressors. 

“This deregulatory action on suppressors is a common-sense move that alleviates the compliance burden on America’s proud firearms industry, while continuing to protect national security,” said Jeffrey I. Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. 

For additional information, please see the BIS and Department of State Federal Register notices implementing the regulatory changes described above, which are available online here and here. 

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GUIDANCE: Section 338 Additional Duties on Certain Goods of Canada. CSMS # 69606660

he purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the July 20, 2026, Presidential Proclamations on Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles.   

 

On August 18, 2026, the Executive Office of the President issued “Canada; Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties To Offset Discrimination Against U.S. Commerce With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles (Proc. 11056)" to suspend additional duties of 50 percent on certain imported products of Canada, effective August 19, 2026 pursuant to Presidential Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 until 12:01 a.m. eastern time on August 22, 2026. 

 

GUIDANCE 

This guidance provides instructions for importers, brokers, and filers on filing entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on certain imports from Canada entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on August 22, 2026, as provided in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under headings 9903.03.12–9903.03.16. 

 

See the attachment for the Chapter 1 to 97 HTSUS classifications, which correspond to each Chapter 99 heading.  See 91 FR 46639, 91 FR 46653, and 91 FR 46663.

 

Effective with respect to goods from Canada entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on August 22, 2026: Read More→

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Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, 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 Egypt and Vietnam.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and Peter-Anthony Pappas voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Bart Thanhauser and David Foley Jr. did not participate in the vote.

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping orders on imports of this product from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Egypt and Vietnam.

The USITC’s public report, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-769-770 and 731-TA-1752-1754 (Final), USITC Publication 5786, September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 9, 2026.

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

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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping orders on imports of polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and Japan will remain in place. 

Chairman Brett W.  Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. 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 USITC’s public report, Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5787, September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 6, 2026.

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 USITC’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the USITC concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the USITC 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 USITC conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The USITC 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 USITC’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 Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan were instituted on March 2, 2026.

On June 5, 2026, the USITC determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate, and voted for expedited reviews. Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. did not participate in the adequacy votes. 

A record of the USITC’s votes to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan; Inv. No. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Review 4). 

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0827_69135.htm

USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and The United Arab Emirates

The U.S. International Trade Commission has made affirmative determinations in its preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

 

Note to users:  This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issued approximately three hours after a Commission vote.

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USITC institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California, on July 28, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on August 14, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic that infringe certain claims of the patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the respondent in this investigation as Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1520), 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 USITC. 

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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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0828_69139.htm

Information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Related to CPSC’s PGA Message Set (eFiling) Beginning July 8, 2026

Starting July 8, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be implementing its PGA Message Set (eFiling).

This CSMS is being sent by CPSC to clarify that while other Partner Government Agency (PGA) integrations may require that integrated Automated Broker Interface (ABI) software prevent the filing of entries with missing or incomplete data for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes with “MUST” flags, CPSC has chosen not to implement such a requirement. As stated in the final rule and published in guidance on CPSC's website, CPSC is not requesting that CBP reject entries for missing PGA Message Set data.

As such, software providers are not expected to require that filers provide a PGA Message Set for CPSC on any HTS code, regardless of the presence of a CP1 or CP2 flag. In other words, filers are allowed by CPSC regulation to send no CPSC message even if the HTS code is flagged as CP1 or CP2. However, CPSC does encourage the implementation of advisory messages to ensure that filers are aware that PGA data is, or may be, required on their submissions (depending on the HTS code).

For questions, please reach out to CPSC at EFilingSupport@cpsc.gov.

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic devices. 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 Maxell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan, on July 10, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on July 24, 2026. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile electronic devices that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The amended 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., Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1516), 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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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0812_69071.htm