USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Brazil and the antidumping duty orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago would likely 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 this product from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago 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, Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-417 and 731-TA-953, 731-TA-957-959, and 731-TA-961 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5706, February 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by March 19,2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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.

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Power Converters, Circuit Board Assemblies, and Computing Systems Containing the Same

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain power converters, circuit board assemblies, and computing systems 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 on behalf of Vicor Corporation of Andover, Massachusetts, on January 12, 2026. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on January 21, 23, and 26, 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 power converters, circuit board assemblies, and computing systems containing the same that infringe certain claims of the patent 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:

  • Delta Electronics, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan

  • Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd, Fremont, California

  • DET Logistics (USA) Corporation, Fremont, California

  • Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, Guangdong, China

  • Dongguan Luxshare Technology Co., Ltd. a/k/a Luxshare-Tech, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China

  • Shanghai Peiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a MetaPWR Electronics Co., Ltd. and Shanghai MetaPWR Electronics Co., Ltd., Lingang New Area, China

  • Monolithic Power Systems, Inc, Kirkland, Washington

  • Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Sichuan, China

  • MPS International (Shanghai) Ltd., Shanghai, China

  • Wistron Corporation, Taipei City, Taiwan,

  • Wiwynn Corporation, New Taipei City, Taiwan

  • Quanta Computer Inc., Taoyuan City, Taiwan

  • Quanta Cloud Technology Inc., Taoyuan City, Taiwan

  • Quanta Cloud Technology USA LLC, San Jose, California

  • Quanta Computer USA Inc., Fremont, California Read More→

    https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0211_68125.htm

Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (MAMMOs) from Taiwan Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers (MAMMOs) from Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Taiwan.

Chair Amy A. 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 an antidumping duty order and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Taiwan.

The Commission also made negative critical circumstances determinations with respect to subject imports from Taiwan for which Commerce has made final affirmative critical circumstances findings in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.

The Commission’s public report on Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (MAMMOs) from Taiwan (Inv. No. 701-TA-759 and 731-TA-1741 (Final), USITC Publication 5707, March 2026) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by March 30, 2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0211_68112.htm

CBP ACH Refund

ACH Refund

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires ACH enrollment to receive refunds resulting from corporate or individual overpayment of Customs duties, taxes, fees, and miscellaneous or invalid payments submitted to CBP, electronically through Automated Clearinghouse (ACH). After enrolling for ACH refunds, your refund will automatically be deposited directly into your bank account. ACH refunds replaces the process of depositing Treasury checks, as well as eliminating the delay and risk associated with fraud, undeliverable addresses, and lost mail when receiving Treasury checks through the mail.

Importers, brokers, filers, sureties, service providers, facility operators, foreign trade zone operators, and carriers are required to use their ACE Portal account to enroll in electronic refunds using the Federally assigned taxpayer identification number (TIN), Social Security number, or US Customs and Border Protection assigned number, and a U.S. bank account with U.S. bank routing number.

ACH Refund Enrollment Process

ACE Portal Account Users:

Effective February 6, 2026, corporations and individual payees with an ACE Portal account are required to use the “ACH Refund Authorization” tab in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) to enroll as an ACH Refund participant and authorize ACH refunds. For more information on how to access and use the “ACH Refund Authorization” tab, review the ACE Portal and ACH Refunds Reference Sheet.

Any ACE Portal account user who encounters errors when enrolling or updating banking information using the ACH Refund tab should contact the ACE Portal accounts helpdesk at ACESUPPORT@CBP.DHS.GOV. If the error is related to the bank routing number, enrollers should contact the ACH Refund Support enrollment helpdesk at (317) 298-1200, extension 1178, or email GMB.ACHREFUNDSUPPORT@CBP.DHS.GOV.

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/ach/refund

CBP modernizes electronic refund enrollment process

WASHINGTON – The trade community can expect faster refunds, thanks to two recent upgrades to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal that will prepare users for the transition to an electronic refund process on Feb. 6, 2026. 

The improvements enable automated processing, making it easier, faster and more secure for businesses to engage in lawful trade with CBP while managing their customs transactions online, enhancing efficiency and safeguarding both economic and national security.    

“These enhancements are significant for the trade community and CBP,” said Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner for CBP’s Office of Trade Susan S. Thomas. “Enhancing ACE enables secure electronic refunds, faster payments, fewer errors and a simplified process for importers, brokers and refund recipients.”   

The U.S. Department of the Treasury will cease issuing paper checks for all CBP refunds on Feb. 6, unless the recipient has an approved waiver in place in accordance with 31 C.F.R. § 208.4, transitioning away from traditional paper-based refunds that impose unnecessary costs and delays. Adopting an electronic refund process will also provide increased security against financial fraud and improper payments.  

These updates, outlined in Interim Final Rule: Electronic Refunds, align with Executive Order 14247: Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account, which directs federal agencies to transition to electronic refunds for all federal disbursements and receipts to the extent permitted by law.   Read More→

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-modernizes-electronic-refund-enrollment-process

Department of Commerce Revises License Review Policy for Semiconductors Exported to China

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a rule revising its licensing policy for semiconductor exports to China. BIS will now review export license applications for the Nvidia H200, AMD MI325X, and similar chips on a case-by-case basis provided certain security requirements are met.

Today’s rule follows President Trump’s December 8, 2025 announcement that the United States will allow the H200 and similar products to be shipped to approved customers in China to strengthen national security.

In order to qualify, license applicants must demonstrate that exporting these products to China will not reduce global semiconductor production capacity currently available to U.S. customers; that the Chinese purchaser has adopted export compliance procedures, including customer screening; and that the product has undergone independent, third-party testing in the United States to verify its performance and security.

Under Secretary for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler stated: “Export controls should evolve with changes in technology, while protecting national security. Permitting the sale of the H200 to China under controlled conditions will strengthen the American technology ecosystem.”

The text of the final rule is available on the Federal Register’s website here. The rule is effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. Relevant parties can direct questions to Lauren Weber Holley OCPA@bis.doc.gov.

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), signed into law on December 23, 2021 and implemented on June 21, 2022, establishes a rebuttable presumption that all goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured, wholly or in part, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the People's Republic of China, or by an entity on the UFLPA Entity List, are made with forced labor and are prohibited under 19 U.S.C. § 1307 to enter into the United States.

2026 Update

Based on feedback from stakeholders, CBP updated this UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard (Dashboard) to incorporate revised definitions, new data elements, and enhanced features to provide greater transparency for stakeholders. This new update includes the ability to select data to reflect shipment count or shipment value, identifies commodities at the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 4-digit level (HTS-4), view all countries-of-origin instead of only the top five countries-of-origin, and clarifies the definition of a “shipment”.

In the previous Dashboard, a shipment is defined as an aggregate of the totality of goods subjected to UFLPA enforcement actions on one CBP cargo release entry. When a CBP cargo release entry is not present or required on an import transaction, a shipment is the totality of goods on one bill (i.e. bill of lading or airway bill). In the previous version, for example, one shipment or entry may have been filed with five “lines” or “import transactions” of different types of commodities (e.g. cotton t-shirt, cotton dress, cotton pants, polyester vest, and a man-made fiber jacket) from multiple countries (e.g. China, Malaysia, and Vietnam) and only three of those items (i.e. cotton t-shirt, cotton dress, and cotton pants) were subject to UFLPA enforcement actions. The previous version counted this example as one shipment subjected to UFLPA enforcement action. Read More→

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/trade/uyghur-forced-labor-prevention-act-statistics

NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Import Restrictions and Certification of Admissibility (COA) Requirements - CSMS # 67590021 - FOLLOW-UP

This message serves as a follow-up to CSMS # 67055632, providing further clarification on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries' Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) seafood import restrictions, effective January 1, 2026. A Certification of Admissibility (COA) is required for certain fish and fish products to attest they are not subject to MMPA import restrictions.

How to Complete the Certification of Admissibility (COA):

  • Authorized Official Completion: An authorized official or agent from the harvesting or exporting nation must complete and certify the COA form.

  • Required Information: The form requires the following data:

    • U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Number

    • Species Description and Product Form (in English)

    • Weight (in kilograms)

    • Fishing Gear Used

    • Vessel Flag

    • Vessel Name(s) and Number(s)

    • For aquaculture product: "AQ" should be indicated under fishing gear, country of facility under vessel flag, and facility name under vessel name.

    • U.S. Importer Certification: The U.S. Importer of Record must also sign and certify that the information on the form accurately describes the fish/fish products. This final certification must be submitted within 24 hours after the shipment is released.

COA Filing Requirements:

The COA must be submitted electronically through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal via the Document Imaging System (DIS). Read More→

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Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from India Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from India 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 India.

Chair Amy A. 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 an antidumping duty order and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from India.

The Commission also made negative critical circumstances determinations with respect to subject imports from India for which Commerce has made final affirmative critical circumstances findings in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.

The Commission’s public report on Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from India (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-747 and 731-TA-1725 (Final), USITC Publication 5702, February 2026) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by March 17, 2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0204_68090.htm

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of electrolytic manganese dioxide 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. 

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, Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide from China(Inv. No. 731-TA- 1125 (Third Review)), USITC Publication 5703, February 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by March 18,2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

 

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 a five-year review 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. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0205_68093.htm

USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Technology Transfer Investigation

November 26, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The 178 exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on November 29, 2025. The exclusions have been extended until November 10, 2026. 

The extension of the of the exclusions follows the historic trade and economic deal reached between President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China announced by the White House on November 1, 2025. In light of this deal, public comments received regarding the possible further extension of these exclusions, and pursuant to the direction of the President, the United States Trade Representative is extending until November 10, 2026, the 178 exclusions that were scheduled to expire on November 29, 2025. 

Information on the suspension is provided in a formal notice.

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https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/november/ustr-extends-exclusions-china-section-301-tariffs-related-forced-technology-transfer-investigation

Section 232 Import Duties on Semiconductors and their Derivative Products- Guidance - CSMS # 67400472

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the January 14, 2026, Proclamation, “Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products into the United States.”

BACKGROUND

The January 14, 2026, Proclamation, issued pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), imposes 25 percent ad valorem duties on certain imports of semiconductors and their derivative products.

ENTRY FILING GUIDANCE

This message provides guidance for importers, brokers, and filers on submitting entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) covering certain imported semiconductors and their derivative products from all countries, as provided in the below headings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on January 15, 2026.

  • 9903.79.01: Semiconductor articles meeting certain technical parameters, as provided in U.S. note 39(b) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, and that are classifiable in the following HTSUS provisions:

8471.50

8471.80

8473.30

The imported products must be a logic integrated circuit, or an article that contains a logic integrated circuit, that meets the technical parameters of having:

(1) a total processing performance (TPP) greater than 14,000 and less than 17,500, and a total DRAM bandwidth greater than 4,500 GB/s and less than 5,000 GB/s; or Read More→

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices with Fall Detection and Components Thereof

January 8, 2026

News Release 25-006

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1477

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices with Fall Detection and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable devices with fall detection 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 UnaliWear, Inc. of Austin, Texas, on December 12, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on December 31, 2025, and January 5, 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 wearable devices with fall detection and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Apple, Inc., Cupertino, California

  • Garmin Ltd., Schaffhausen, Switzerland

  • Garmin International, Inc., Olathe, Kansas

  • Garmin USA, Inc., Olathe, Kansas

  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California

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

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Republic of Korea

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1477), 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/er0108_67946.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dental Burs and Kits Thereof

January 14, 2026

News Release 26-008

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1479

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dental Burs and Kits Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dental burs and kits thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s noticnotice of investigation of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Huwais IP Holding LLC of Jackson, Michigan, and Versah, LLC of Jackson, Michigan, on December 16, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on January 6, 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 dental burs and kits thereof that infringe patents and 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:

  • Pawn Move of Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Raheela Instruments of Dubai Transit, United Arab Emirates

  • Ali House of Dental of Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Dental68 of Grapevine, Texas

  • Mahfooz Instruments of Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Medsal International of Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Hamsan International d/b/a Hamsan Surgical of Sialkot, Pakistan

  • Arck Instruments UK LTD of Gillingham, United Kingdom

  • Denshine of Rancho Cucamonga, California

  • DentalBTC c/o Mediface Instruments of Sialkot, Pakistan -or- Grapevine, Texas

  • iDentalShop of Elk Grove Village, Illinois

  • Dyna International of Lahore, Pakistan

  • Merit Surgical of Cambridge, Canada

  • Skeema Dental Italia of Carpi, Italy

  • Orthodonticdental d/b/a Orthodent of WA Perth, Australia

  • New Med Instruments of Sialkot, Pakistan

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1479), 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/er0114_67980.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices

January 14, 2026

News Release 26-007

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1478

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable 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 Samsung Electronics Co. of Seoul, South Korea, and Samsung America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, on December 15, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 31, 2025, and an amended complaint was filed on January 5, 2026.  The complaint, as supplemented and amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain wearable devices that infringe certain claims of the 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:

  • Ouraring, Inc., San Francisco, California

  • Ōura Health Oy, Oulu, Finland 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1478), 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/er0114_67978.htm

ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF SEMICONDUCTORS, SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, AND THEIR DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS INTO THE UNITED STATES

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

1.  On December 22, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of semiconductors (semiconductors or chips), semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862 (section 232).  Based on the facts considered in that investigation, and taking into account the close relation of the economic welfare of the Nation to our national security and other relevant factors, see 19 U.S.C. 1862(d), the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States.

2.  The Secretary found that the present quantities and circumstances of imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products pose a threat to the national security and economy.  The United States’ capacity to produce semiconductors, certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as advanced lithography and etching tools, and their derivative products is insufficient to meet domestic demand.  This has led the United States to be dependent on foreign sources to meet domestic demand for semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products. 

3.  The Secretary found that semiconductors are essential to the United States’ economic, industrial, and military strength.  Modern defense systems depend on high-performance semiconductors for radar and communication systems, electronic warfare and cybersecurity systems, and guidance and control systems for missiles and drones.  Furthermore, defense systems often require specialized semiconductors that can withstand extreme environments.  This reliance on semiconductors is expected only to increase.  Read More→

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Screen Protectors, Screen Protector Systems, and Components Thereo

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Superior Communications Inc. of Irwindale, California on December 3, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Belkin International, Inc., El Segundo, CA

  • Belkin Inc., El Segundo, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1474), 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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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Acetone from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping orders on imports of acetone from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain 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 this product from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain will remain in place. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioner Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner David S. Johanson 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, Acetone from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1435-1436 and 1438-1440 (Review), USITC Publication 5694, January 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. 

The report will be available by February 25, 2026; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

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→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0107_67944.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices with Fall Detection and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable devices with fall detection 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 UnaliWear, Inc. of Austin, Texas, on December 12, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on December 31, 2025, and January 5, 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 wearable devices with fall detection and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Apple, Inc., Cupertino, California

  • Garmin Ltd., Schaffhausen, Switzerland

  • Garmin International, Inc., Olathe, Kansas

  • Garmin USA, Inc., Olathe, Kansas

  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California

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

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Republic of Korea

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1477), 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/er0108_67946.htm

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on September 30, 2025. The complaint was supplemented on November 20, 2025, December 5, 2025, December 12, and December 16, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, Republic of Korea

  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Plano, Texas

  • Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Plano, Texas

  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California

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

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1472), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er1229_67906.htm