National Marine Fisheries Service Restricts Imports from the Philippines Blue Swimming Crab Fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Effective January 1, 2026, nations with fisheries denied comparability findings under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions regulation are prohibited from importing fish and fish products from those fisheries into the United States. Nations that have been denied comparability findings may reapply at any time. This page provides the current status of the comparability finding determinations for harvesting nations, including those that have changed due to reapplications.
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On This Page
List 1: Nations Receiving Comparability Findings for All Export/Exempt Fisheries
List 2: Nations Denied Comparability Findings for Some Fisheries
List 3: Nations Denied Comparability Findings for All Fisheries
2025 Comparability Finding Determinations
On September 2, 2025, NOAA Fisheries announced its 2025 Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding determinations. These determinations assessed approximately 2,500 fisheries in 135 nations seeking to export fish and fish products to the United States. Comparability finding determinations are made for each nation on a fishery-by-fishery basis. A total of 240 fisheries from 46 nations were denied comparability findings.
NOAA Fisheries conducted a detailed analysis of each comparability finding application submitted by harvesting nations. Details regarding each nation’s comparability finding determination are categorized in the lists below. Each harvesting nation’s Comparability Finding Application Final Report from 2025, unless otherwise noted, can be accessed by clicking on the nation under Lists 1, 2, and 3 below. Additional documents detailing NOAA Fisheries’ evaluation process, the fisheries denied and granted comparability findings for each nation, and the trade information associated with fishery denials (including Harmonized Tariff Codes) can be found at the bottom of this page.
Seafood import restrictions and how they are implemented
Please note: Comparability finding determinations are valid through December 31, 2029.
For additional questions, please contact MMPA.LOFF@noaa.gov.
Comparability Finding Determination Updates
Swimming Crab Fisheries
On October 31, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade ordered that the January 1, 2026, effective date of the import ban for the swimming crab fisheries in Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam was stayed pending NOAA Fisheries’ reconsideration of the comparability findings determinations for these fisheries that target swimming crabs:
Indonesia Fishery ID 12391
Philippine Fishery IDs 2129 and 2130
Sri Lanka Fishery ID 2705
Vietnam Fishery ID 2988 Read More→
Launch of CBP’s Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers
This document provides a consolidated overview of the three authorities (19 U.S.C. 1307, UFLPA, CAATSA) CBP uses to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor into the United States in a single, accessible document, and gives users greater transparency across CBP’s enforcement landscape, including:
Enforcement process maps covering UFLPA, CAATSA, Withhold Release Order (WRO) and Finding actions
Dedicated sections on the UFLPA, CAATSA, WRO and Finding enforcement processes providing step-by-step guidance on what importers can expect and how to respond to detentions or exclusions
Appendices outlining recommended supply chain documentation for UFLPA high-priority sectors, practical UFLPA due diligence examples, and sample detention and exclusion notices related to UFLPA, WRO, and CAATSA as well as Notices of Redelivery and Certificates of Origin
Importers are encouraged to review this new guidance and conduct due diligence of their suppliers prior to detention of their goods. Read More→
https://www.cbp.gov/document/guides/cbp-forced-labor-enforcement-operational-guidance-importers
Withhold Release Order (WRO) on Copper and Copper Products Manufactured in Serbia, by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against copper and copper products manufactured in Serbia by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. (Serbia Zijin). Effective immediately, CBP personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain shipments of these copper products due to evidence reasonably indicating the use of forced labor in their production.
This WRO, the fourth in Fiscal Year 2026, was issued due to violations of 19 U.S.C. § 1307, the law prohibiting goods made with forced labor from entering the United States. When CBP has evidence indicating imported goods are made with forced labor, the agency acts to detain those shipments through WROs.
“U.S. manufacturers face unfair competition when foreign companies cut costs by using forced labor,” said CBP Office of Trade Executive Assistant Commissioner Susan S. Thomas. “By enforcing our laws against forced labor, CBP safeguards human rights as well as our nation’s economic security.”
This WRO is the result of a CBP investigation and review of information that Serbia Zijin manufactures copper and copper products using forced labor. CBP analyzed the following supporting evidence: worker statements, photographs, focus group field notes, text message screenshots, open-source non-government organization reports, news media, and academic research.
Taken together, the evidence demonstrated that workers at Serbia Zijin are subject to six International Labour Organization indicators of forced labor: abuse of vulnerability, withholding of wages, intimidation and threats, restriction of movement, retention of identity documents, and excessive overtime. The facts underlying these indicators show, by reasonable suspicion, that workers are engaged in forced labor (i.e., work performed involuntarily and under menace of penalty). Additionally, CBP trade import data demonstrates that the goods are being, or are likely to be, imported into the United States.
The WRO against Serbia Zijin highlights CBP’s continued efforts to combat forced labor. With this action, CBP now oversees and enforces 56 WROs and eight Findings under 19 U.S.C. § 1307.
Importers of detained shipments may either destroy or export their shipments, or they may seek to demonstrate that the merchandise was not produced with forced labor.
CBP receives allegations of forced labor from a variety of sources including government agencies, media, non-government organizations, and members of the public. Any person or organization that has reason to believe merchandise produced with forced labor is being, or is likely to be, imported into the United States can report allegations through CBP’s Forced Labor Allegation Portal. Read More→
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Air Compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Air Compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of air compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
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, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of air compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The Commission’s public report, Air Compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-794-796 and 731-TA-1790-1792 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5756, June 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website by July 21, 2026.
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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0612_68727.htm
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing countervailing and antidumping duty orders on wood mouldings and millwork products from China 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 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, Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-636 and 731-TA-1470 (Review), USITC Publication 5755, June 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available on the USITC website by July 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.
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 Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China were instituted on January 2, 2026.
On April 7, 2026, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate, and voted for expedited reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-636 and 731-TA-1470 (Review).
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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0612_68728.htm
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same
June 10, 2026
News Release 26-084
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1506
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain NAND and DRAM memory chips 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 on behalf of MonolithIC 3D Inc. of Allen, Texas, on May 11, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 28, 2026, and June 1, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 based upon the importation into the United States and sale of certain NAND and DRAM memory chips and products containing the same that infringe 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:
• KIOXIA Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
• KIOXIA Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
• KIOXIA America, Inc., San Jose, California
• KIOXIA Engineering Corporation, Nagoya, Japan
• KIOXIA Iwate Corporation, Iwate, Japan
• KIOXIA Systems Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan
• KIOXIA Semiconductor Taiwan Corporation, Taipei City, Taiwan
• SK hynix Inc., Icheon, Korea
• SK hynix America Inc., San Jose, California
• SK hynix Memory Solutions America Inc., San Jose, California
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1506), 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/er0610_68723.htm
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same
June 9, 2026
News Release 26-083
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1505
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain GPU computing systems, data processing unit (DPU) technologies, and associated components thereof, 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 on behalf of Xockets, Inc. of Temple, Texas, on May 8, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 based upon the importation into the United States and sale of certain GPU computing systems, data processing unit (DPU) technologies, and associated components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe 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:
NVIDIA Corporation, Santa Clara, California
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington
Amazon.com, Inc., Seattle, Washington
Amazon Web Services, Inc., Seattle, Washington
Annapurna Labs (U.S.), Inc., Austin, Texas
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1505), 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/er0609_68714.htm
National Marine Fisheries Service Restricts Imports from the Philippines Blue Swimming Crab Fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
On May 12, 2026, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) denied the comparability findings for the two blue swimming crab fisheries from the Philippines. In addition, NOAA Fisheries issued comparability findings for the blue swimming crab fisheries for Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam (https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-09429).
As a result, seafood imports from the Philippines blue swimming crab fisheries will be restricted as of June 11, 2026. Please see the NOAA Fisheries resource below for the U.S. HTS codes flagged from the Philippines that will require a Certification of Admissibility (COA) upon entry to confirm admissibility.
Resources on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes and Country of Origin flagged under the MMPA import restrictions and associated prohibited fisheries are available online: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/outreach-materials/harmonized-tariff-codes-and-other-resources-marine-mammal-protection
More information about these nations’ comparability finding reports and other MMPA Import Provisions updates is available online: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/international-affairs/2025-marine-mammal-protection-act-comparability-finding-determinations
Questions on these import prohibitions can be directed to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) at one of the following emails:
For information relating to the MMPA Import Provisions, comparability finding determinations, and affected fish products, contact MMPA.LOFF@noaa.gov.
For technical assistance on COA requirements, contact trademonitoring.support@noaa.gov.
Questions can also be directed to CBP at strategicenforcementbranch@cbp.dhs.gov. Read More→
https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-41b8b56?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2
USTR Announces Section 301 Investigation of Vietnam’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, following identifying Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country in the 2026 Special 301 Report, which was published on April 30, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer initiated an investigation of Vietnam under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation will seek to determine whether Vietnam’s persistent failure to resolve long-standing concerns about intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce.
“While Vietnam has recently taken some steps toward addressing IP concerns that the United States has chronicled over many years in USTR’s Annual Special 301 Report, IP infringement in Vietnam continues to impair the competitive position of U.S. innovators and creators,” said Ambassador Greer. “We need to see Vietnam resolve these long-standing concerns, including on a range of IP enforcement issues, in a manner that is sustained and that deters future IP infringements.”
The current investigation will examine Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to IP protection and enforcement and assess their impact on U.S. commerce. Once the investigation is complete, Ambassador Greer will determine, in consultation with President Trump, what, if any, responsive action should be taken to address them.
Background
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, (Trade Act) is designed to address unfair foreign practices affecting U.S. commerce. Section 301 may be used to respond to unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory foreign government practices that burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Under section 182(b) of the Trade Act, countries that have the most onerous or egregious acts, policies, or practices that have the greatest adverse impact on the relevant U.S. products may be identified as “priority foreign countries,” unless they are entering into good-faith negotiations or are making significant progress in bilateral or multilateral negotiations to provide adequate and effective protection for IP rights and fair and equitable market access for persons that rely on IP protection. Section 302 requires the Trade Representative to decide within 30 days following the identification of a priority foreign country whether to initiate an investigation regarding the acts, policies, and practices that were the basis for that identification.
In the April 30, 2026, Special 301 Report, Ambassador Greer identified Vietnam as a priority foreign country due to its persistent failure to resolve long-standing concerns about IP protection and enforcement. Pursuant to section 302, Ambassador Greer has determined to initiate an investigation of the acts, policies, and practices of Vietnam that were the basis for that identification.
A copy of the Federal Register Notice is available here.
A docket for comments regarding the investigation will be available here.
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USTR Section 301 Determination on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices
June 01, 2026
WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that certain of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption enforcement; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, and are thus actionable under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act.
As a result of this determination, the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed responsive action for public comment, while the United States continues to engage intensively with Brazil to seek resolution of U.S. concerns.
“I launched this Section 301 investigation at President Trump’s direction to address longstanding and pervasive U.S. concerns with certain of Brazil’s trade policies and practices. Over the past year, President Trump and I have had several constructive meetings with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his cabinet, which have accelerated in recent weeks,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. “However, we continue to have substantial differences in resolving the issues identified in this investigation. I look forward to continuing engagement with the Brazilian Government in advance of the July 15, 2026 statutory deadline for taking responsive action.”
To be assured of consideration, interested persons should submit requests to appear at the hearing, along with a summary of the testimony, by June 22, 2026.
Written comments are due by July 1, 2026.
USTR will hold a hearing about the proposed action on July 6, 2026.
A copy of the Federal Register notice setting out the U.S. Trade Representative’s actionability determination and proposed action is available here.
A docket for comments regarding the investigation will be available here.
A docket for requests to appear at the public hearing to be held in connection with this investigation will be available here. Read More→
USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Scope and Operation of a Mechanism to Promote Balanced and Reciprocal Trade with China
June 02, 2026
WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a public comment process regarding the development of a new government-to-government mechanism—a U.S.-China Board of Trade—intended to manage bilateral trade between the United States and China on an ongoing basis. Public comment is also being sought on specific types of non-sensitive products that could potentially benefit from tariff modifications on each side with the objective of achieving balance and reciprocity in our trade relationship.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States and China have established a Board of Trade to ensure that trade with China is more balanced and beneficial for Americans,” said Ambassador Greer. “The Trump Administration will work with stakeholders to identify non-sensitive goods trade that can deliver results for American farmers, ranchers, fishermen, small businesses, manufacturers, and workers. We welcome comments from interested parties on effective ways to facilitate mutually beneficial trade with China while continuing to use tariffs to defend American economic and national security and promote balanced and reciprocal trade.”
The deadline for submission of comments is July 10, 2026. Any rebuttals or responses to those comments may be submitted to a separate public docket by July 27, 2026.
To view a copy of the Federal Register notice, click here.
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USTR Makes Findings and Proposes Action in 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods
June 02, 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that the acts, policies, and practices of 60 economies related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor is unreasonable and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce, and are thus actionable under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has prepared a comprehensive report, Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor, that supports the findings in each investigation.
“The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable. This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel playing field,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. “We will no longer tolerate this disparity. Some trading partners have taken initial steps to prevent the importation of forced labor goods, including through USMCA and commitments in Agreements on Reciprocal Trade. However, each of our trading partners must do more to ensure that trade does not perversely encourage and entrench forced labor globally.”
As a result of these determinations in the investigations, the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed responsive action for public comment.
Specifically, the U.S. Trade Representative proposes additional duties on all products of the investigated economies, except as provided in Annex A to the Federal Register notice. For economies that impose a forced labor import prohibition, that have committed to impose and enforce such a prohibition through an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, or economies that have imposed a partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods, the U.S. Trade Representative proposes 10% as the rate of additional duties. For all other economies, the U.S. Trade Representative proposes 12.5% as the rate of additional duty. The U.S. Trade Representative also proposes a textile mechanism that would allow for a certain volume of apparel and textile imports from certain economies to enter the United States at a reduced Section 301 tariff rate.
To be assured of consideration, interested persons should submit requests to appear at the hearings, along with a summary of testimony by June 22, 2026. Read More→
National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) July 2026 Webinars
CBP hosts trade outreach events via free webinars to provide more timely and up-to-date information to the international trade community on CBP trade policy, as established by the agency.
CBP continues to offer live webinars that will be recorded and available for subsequent on-demand viewing over the Internet. The programs will consist of a high-level overview of the initiative, policy, or other topic, and will conclude with an opportunity for the trade to ask pertinent questions. To maximize the trade community's ability to ask questions during the webinars, the presentation portion will be limited to approximately 30 minutes.
Space is limited per webinar, so please pre-register using the CBP online registration process listed below. Although the trade outreach webinars are provided free of charge, CBP incurs a penalty fee for unused telephone lines per event. If for any reason you must cancel your registration, please submit your notice of cancellation via the online cancellation form 48 hours prior to the event. Read More→
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof
he U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain energy drinks and labeling and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Monster Energy Company, of Corona, California, on April 17, 2026. A supplement to the complaint was filed on May 21, 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 energy drinks and the labeling and packaging thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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:
Gig Wholesale Corp., Spring Valley, New York
The Elegant Inc., Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Hamilton Trading Corp., Bronx, New York
Pal Global Imports Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois
Asia Link Inc., Auckland, New Zealand
Creative Trading, Cedarhurst, New York
MBCH Solutions LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Simple Shipping Solutions LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan
USJDC Trading Inc., Plaza Panama City, Panama
Apollo Produce LLC, Houston, Texas
Barren Springs LLC, Houston, Texas
Sigmai (Asia) Limited Inc., Miami Lakes, Florida
Cats Media Inc., Basking Ridge, New Jersey
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1502), 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.
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0602_68679.htm
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Tris and Tris HCl from China
June 4, 2026
News Release 26-080
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-793 and 731-TA-1789 (Preliminary)
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Tris and Tris HCl from China
The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride (“Tris and Tris HCl") from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of Tris and Tris HCl from China.
The Commission’s public report, Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride (“Tris and Tris HCl") from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-793 and 731-TA-1789 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5751, June 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website by July 10, 2026.
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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0604_68694.htm
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof
May 27, 2026
News Release 26-076
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1501
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain coated confectionery products 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 Promotion in Motion, Inc. of Park Ridge, New Jersey, on April 8, 2026. The complaint was supplemented on May 6, 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 coated confectionery products 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:
Cibo Vita, Inc., Totowa, New Jersey
Cibo Vita Founders, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware
New Cibo Vita, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware
AnaBio Technologies, LTD, Dublin, Ireland
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1501), 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/er0527_68656.htm
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan
May 27, 2026
News Release 26-075
Inv. No(s). Inv. Nos. 701-TA- 511 and 731-TA-1246-1247 (Second Review)
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders for crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China and the antidumping duty on Taiwan 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 these products from China and Taiwan 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, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-511 and 731-TA-1246-1247 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5748, May 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available on the USITC website by July 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 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 Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan were instituted on August 1, 2025.
On December 22, 2025, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate. Chair Karpel and Commissioner Kearns voted for expedited reviews of both countries; Commissioner Johanson voted for full reviews of both countries.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan; Inv. No. 701-TA-511 and 731-TA-1246-1247 (Review 2).
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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0527_68647.htm
USITC Releases Report on Nonfat Milk Solids Competitiveness for the United States and Other Major Suppliers
May 27, 2026
News Release 26-074
Inv. No(s). 332-607
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
USITC Releases Report on Nonfat Milk Solids Competitiveness for the United States and Other Major Suppliers
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) released a report on the global nonfat milk solids (NFS) market and the export competitiveness of the nonfat milk solids industries in the United States and other major suppliers including Australia, Canada, select EU member states, and New Zealand.
This investigation, Nonfat Milk Solids: Competitive Conditions for the United States and Major Foreign Suppliers (Investigation No. 332-607), was requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on April 23, 2025.
The request states that the report should cover the following:
An overview of the global market for products containing high NFS levels in their various forms, including such factors as product end uses, consumption, production, and trade.
Profiles of the industries producing and exporting products containing high NFS levels in the United States, Australia, Canada, selected European Union (EU) member states, New Zealand, and other countries that may be relevant, including information about domestic production, consumption, and export trends in these countries.
A comparison of the competitive strengths and weaknesses of producers and exporters of NFS products from the United States and other major exporting countries, focusing on factors affecting delivered costs, product differentiation, and reliability of supply, as well as government policies and programs that directly or indirectly affect the production and exports of NFS products from these countries.
An overview of the competitiveness of U.S. NFS products relative to exports from the highlighted countries both in the U.S. market and in third-country markets.
Major Findings of the Investigation
Raw milk is the main input to NFS processing and accounts for approximately 80-90 percent of NFS processing costs. As a result, an industry’s milk pricing system and associated government milk pricing policies affect the competitiveness of major NFS processors and exporters. Read More→
Implementation of Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the Trade and Security Agreement Between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office and the American Institute in Taiwan
AGENCY:
The International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; the Office of the United States Trade Representative
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
On September 5, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14346 (Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements). Executive Order 14346 directed and authorized the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) to implement the terms of any framework trade and security agreement or final trade and security agreement concluded between the United States and a foreign trading partner that involve the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), or threats to the national security found pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232). Read More→
