The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination terminating the investigation into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof based on settlement, and the investigation is terminated. The notice does not state the terms of the settlement or the parties involved.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated the U.S. International Trade Commission's final determination in the investigation of certain hydrodermabrasion systems and components thereof, and the investigation is moot because of patent expiration. The notice as published does not set out the products, HTS codes, parties or dates beyond the Federal Circuit's action.
The U.S. Court of International Trade certified a class of importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act between Feb. 1, 2025, and Feb. 19, 2026, excluding those who filed separate lawsuits, in a slip order issued Thursday. The court set an Oct. 22 deadline for proposed scheduling of additional filings and a closed conference for Oct. 13, and said certification is intended to lead to liquidation or reliquidation of entries and refunds to importers of record.
The USITC instituted an investigation into certain mobile electronic devices and components thereof, according to a Federal Register notice. The notice does not state the investigation number, the respondents, the products' HTS codes or any remedial action.
The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination granting the complainant's motion to amend the notice of institution of investigation in Certain Electric Aircraft, Power Systems for Electric Aircraft, and Components Thereof. The notice does not state the amended scope, the products or HTS codes affected, or any effective date.
Commerce's International Trade Administration issued a notice of decision on applications for duty-free entry of scientific instruments covering 43 listed instruments, including electron probe microanalyzers, transmission electron microscopes, NMR spectrometers, lasers and radar systems, for applicants such as the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, the University of Illinois, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Washington, Battelle Memorial Institute and Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC. The notice lists each application under its case number, from 25-067 through 26-114, and identifies the instrument and applicant for each. The notice does not state duty rates, effective dates or the outcome for individual applications.
First Solar, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., four of its affiliates and U.S.-based distributor American Panel Solutions, LLC (AMPS), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, which covers manufacturing methods for tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) crystalline silicon solar cells. First Solar seeks monetary damages and permanent injunctive relief to halt the import, assembly and sale of the disputed TOPCon modules in the U.S. The filing follows First Solar's withdrawal of its Section 337 complaint at the USITC; neither JA Solar nor representatives for Corning and AMPS immediately responded.
First Solar filed a lawsuit in U.S. district court against JA Solar and American Panel Solutions alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, which covers methods of manufacturing TOPCon silicon solar cells. First Solar said it is also pursuing TOPCon patent lawsuits against Canadian Solar, Jinko Solar, T1 Energy and Trina Solar, and it voluntarily terminated a Section 337 investigation at the International Trade Commission last month in favor of patent infringement lawsuits.
USTR is commencing a public consultation process in advance of the 2027 annual joint review meeting of the USMCA and, as directed by Congress, is seeking public comments on the operation of the Agreement and providing notice of a public hearing. Written comments and requests to appear at the hearing are due January 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and a request to appear must include a summary of testimony. The date and location of the 2027 public hearing will be published on USTR's website, and post-hearing rebuttal comments are due seven calendar days after the last day of the hearing at 11:59 p.m.
The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire, DN 3940, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the respondents, the products' HTS codes or an effective date.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined to find a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952 covering certain storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes and coolers, and set the remedy as a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order on those patents. The Commission set a bond of 18% of entered value for covered articles imported or sold during the period of Presidential review. It has not reached a final determination on U.S. Patent No. 11,952,167, and extended the target date for completion of the investigation to November 2, 2026.
Why it matters: Entries of the covered storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes and coolers that are subject to the limited exclusion order face an 18% bond on entered value during the period of Presidential review.
The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (IV), DN 3939, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the products' HTS codes, the relief requested or a deadline for comments.
The U.S. International Trade Commission affirmed, with supplemental findings and modified reasoning, an initial determination (Order No. 16) finding a violation of Section 337, and issued a general exclusion order barring importation of certain ink cartridges and components thereof that infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,540,347, 9,061,508, 11,535,037, 11,820,150 and 12,246,539. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against respondents Mountain Peak, Inc. and Straightouttaink, LP, and terminated the investigation.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation on a complaint filed August 21, 2026 by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated of Denton, North Carolina; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated of Carthage, Missouri; and L&P Property Management Company of Carthage, Missouri, alleging that imports of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,165, 8,398,168, 8,016,348 and 8,297,693. The complaint also alleges a domestic industry exists, and the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation. The complaint, except confidential information, is available on the Commission's EDIS docket.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 11, 2026, as supplemented August 25, 2026, by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, alleging that certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,025,731, U.S. Patent No. 10,217,523, U.S. Patent No. 12,373,366 and U.S. Patent No. 12,675,407. The complaint also alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established. Netlist requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 20, 2026 by Willow Innovations, Inc. of Mountain View, California and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. of the United Kingdom. The complaint alleges that imports and sales of certain wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,660,380, U.S. Patent No. 12,370,292, U.S. Patent No. D1,053,344, U.S. Patent No. 11,813,388 and U.S. Patent No. D1,031,993, and that a U.S. industry exists or is being established. The complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding administrative law judge on July 23, 2026, which found a violation of section 337 in the investigation into certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the investigation of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the products, companies or countries covered, the remedy under consideration, or the submission deadlines.
The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing Same, DN 3937, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the asserted patents or the products' HTS codes.
The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in its final determination on certain boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof, and issued a general exclusion order prohibiting importation of goods that infringe claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against the defaulting respondents and terminated the investigation.
Why it matters: Importers of boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof that infringe claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360 are barred from importation under the general exclusion order.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 14, 2026, as supplemented on August 31, 2026, by BoomCloud 360 Inc. of Encinitas, California. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain electronic devices with certain audio technologies that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,524,078, U.S. Patent No. 11,533,560 and U.S. Patent No. 11,051,121. The complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 32, in which the presiding administrative law judge granted an unopposed motion to terminate certain respondents from the investigation of certain wireless communication devices and components thereof based on settlement, and terminated the investigation. The investigation is terminated.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination, Order No. 18, granting complainants' unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in the investigation of certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof and products containing the same. The amendment adds Guangzhou Coyote Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. d/b/a LeaperKim (LeaperKim Coyote) as a respondent. The notice does not state any exclusion, cease and desist order, or other remedy.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the investigation into certain balloon dilation devices, systems, and components thereof. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth in the notice. The Commission has also extended the target date for completion of the investigation to November 13, 2026.
Commerce's International Trade Administration approved duty-free entry for the scientific instruments listed in 50 dockets, including Docket No. 25-034 (UChicago Argonne LLC, 352-MHz/160kW Solid State Radio Frequency Amplifier Systems) and Docket No. 26-139 (UChicago Argonne LLC, Electron Bean Evaporator), finding no instrument of equivalent scientific value manufactured in the United States at the time of order. The decision follows notices at 90 FR 55301, 91 FR 52040 and 91 FR 53842; no public comments were received. Applicants include UChicago Argonne LLC, Battelle Memorial Institute, Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC, Arizona State University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Leland Stanford Junior University and others.
The U.S. International Trade Commission states that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same, DN 3936, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the respondents or the products' HTS codes, and it states no rate, remedy or effective date.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination, Order No. 17, granting Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s motion to intervene as an intervenor in the investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof. The notice does not state the investigation number, the products' HTS codes, or any relief or deadline.
USTR, through the Trade Policy Staff Committee, requests comments to help identify significant foreign barriers to or distortions of U.S. exports of goods and services and U.S. foreign direct investment for inclusion in the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. USTR will also consider responses as part of its annual review of the operation and effectiveness of all U.S. trade agreements in force covering telecommunications products and services. Comments are due October 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and USTR prefers submissions through Regulations.gov under docket number USTR-2026-0498.
The U.S. International Trade Commission states that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof, DN 3934, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the products' HTS codes or the countries of origin, and it states no rate or effective date.
The U.S. International Trade Commission requests comments from interested persons on how it can best meet its statutory obligations under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, in investigation No. MISC-053. Written comments must be submitted on or before November 9, 2026, identified by docket number MISC-053, via the Commission's EDIS docket or by email to Secretary@usitc.gov.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding chief administrative law judge in the investigation of certain glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems, and components thereof, which found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission is requesting written submissions on the issues under review, as well as on remedy, bonding, and the public interest. The notice does not state the products' HTS codes, the respondents, or the remedy under consideration.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 77, of the presiding administrative law judge granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement and to limit service of the settlement agreement. The investigation concerns certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The notice does not state an effective date or any action for importers.
The U.S. International Trade Commission granted a request by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. of Princeton, New Jersey to lift the partial suspension of enforcement of the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders as to U.S. Patent No. 11,697,028 in the investigation of certain photodynamic therapy systems, components thereof, and pharmaceutical products used in combination with the same. The notice does not state an effective date or identify the products or respondents covered by the remedial orders.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 7, in which the presiding Administrative Law Judge granted the complainant's unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof. The amendment adds AnaBio Technologies Unlimited Company of Dublin, Ireland, as a respondent and terminates AnaBio Technologies, LTD. of Dublin, Ireland, as a respondent. The notice does not state an investigation number, an effective date or any relief.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 48, in which the presiding administrative law judge granted a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on arbitration agreements. The investigation, covering certain video-capable laptop and desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof, is terminated.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding Administrative Law Judge in the Section 337 investigation Certain Mobile Electronic Devices, which found a violation of section 337 as to a certain asserted patent and no violation as to other asserted patents. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review, and from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the schedule dates, the products or companies involved, or any remedy.
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed July 28, 2026, as amended August 14, 2026, by GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order after the investigation.
USTR requests public comments for its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its WTO obligations, with written comments, requests to testify and written testimony due October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, under Docket Number USTR-2026-0497. USTR will hold a public hearing at its offices at 1724 F Street NW, Rooms 1 & 2, Washington, DC, on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
CBP published the Rail Electronic Export Manifest Final Rule on August 26, 2026, requiring advance submission of electronic rail export manifests in the Automated Commercial Environment's Electronic Export Manifest system. The rule makes EEM mandatory for electronic rail manifest processing, moving beyond the current EEM Pilot. The notice does not state an effective date or compliance deadline.