International Trade Commission 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on 1,1,1,2- tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Integrated Circuits, Mobile Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof, DN 3640; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 9, 2022, under the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Google LLC of Mountain View, California. A supplement was filed on August 24, 2022. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain audio players and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,593,330 (``the '330 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,134,398 (``the '398 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,705,565 (``the '565 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and a desist order.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof (II), DN 3638; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Notice is hereby given that on August 12, 2022, the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') issued an Initial Determination on Violation of section 337. On August 26, 2022, the ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on Remedy, Bonding, and the Public Interest should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public only.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined that a violation of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, has occurred with respect to U.S. Patent No. 7,371,117 (``the '117 patent''). The Commission has determined that no violation of section 337 has occurred as to U.S. Patent Nos. 9,705,255 (``the '255 patent'') and 10,381,767 (``the '767 patent''). The Commission has issued a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') prohibiting the importation of certain electrical connectors and cages, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe certain claims of the '117 patent, as well as cease and desist orders (``CDOs'') against the named respondents. This investigation is terminated.

Notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2022, the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') issued an Initial Determination on Violation of the Tariff Act of 1930. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public only.

On August 22, 2022, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of a negative final determination of subsidies in connection with the subject investigation concerning Thailand (87 FR 51343). Accordingly, the countervailing duty investigation concerning steel nails from Thailand (Investigation No. 701-TA-676 (Final)) is terminated.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of countervailing and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-678 and 731-TA-1584 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of barium chloride from India, provided for in subheading 2827.39.45 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') has preliminarily determined imports of barium chloride from India to be subsidized. In addition, Commerce has made a preliminary negative determination of sales at less-than-fair value in the antidumping duty investigation of barium chloride from India.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 8) terminating the investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on artists' canvas from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on brass sheet and strip from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 29, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Zodiac Pool Systems LLC of Carlsbad, California and Zodiac Pool Care Europe of France. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 11, 2022. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain robotic pool cleaners and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,393,029 (``the '029 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 8,393,031 (``the '031 patent''). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Addresses: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205- 2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on steel nails from the United Arab Emirates would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to institute a rescission proceeding and to rescind a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') three cease and desist orders (``CDOs'') issued in the underlying investigation. The rescission proceeding is terminated.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on certain amorphous silica fabric from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Semiconductors and Devices and Products Containing the Same, including Printed Circuit Boards, Automotive Parts, and Automobiles, DN 3637; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Outdoor and Semi- Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof, DN 3636; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1578-1579 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of lemon juice from Brazil and South Africa, provided for in subheadings 2009.31.40, 2009.31.60, and 2009.39.60 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') to be sold at less-than-fair-value.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 16, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Maxell, Ltd. of Japan. A supplement to the complaint was filed on June 30, 2022. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile electronic devices by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,199,821 (``the '821 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,324,487 (``the '487 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 8,170,394 (``the '394 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 8,982,086 (``the '086 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,129,590 (``the '590 Patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,244,284 (``the '284 Patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 3) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') terminating the above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is hereby terminated.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 3) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), terminating the investigation based on a settlement agreement.