International Trade Commission January 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Paper Plates From China, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-704-705 and 731-TA-1664- 1666 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that 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 paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam, provided for in subheading 4823.69.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of China and Vietnam. Unless the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by March 11, 2024. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by March 18, 2024.
Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that respondents TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China; TCL Industries Holdings (H.K.) Co. Limited of Hong Kong, China; TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. f/k/a TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. of Hong Kong, China; TCL Technology Group Corporation of Guangdong, China; TTE Corporation of Hong Kong, China; TCL Holdings (BVI) Ltd. of Hong Kong, China; TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd. of Guangdong, China; Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China; TCL MOKA International Ltd. of Hong Kong, China; TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam; Manufacturas Avanzadas SA de CV of Chihuahua, Mexico; TCL Electronics Mexico, S de RL de CV of Benito Juarez, Mexico; TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd. of Hong Kong, China; TTE Technology, Inc. (``TTE Technology'') of Corona, California; and Realtek Semiconductor Corporation (``Realtek'') of Hsinchu, Taiwan (collectively, ``Respondents'') have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, by importing, selling for importation, or selling within the United States after importation certain graphics systems, components thereof, and digital televisions containing the same that infringe claims 19 and 20 of U.S. Patent No. 8,854,381 (``the '381 patent''). The Commission has determined that the appropriate remedies are a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') against the Respondents' infringing products and cease and desist orders (``CDOs'') against each of Respondents except for Realtek. The Commission has also determined to set no (0 percent) bond for importations of the excluded articles imported during the period of Presidential review. This investigation is hereby terminated.
Certain Integrated Circuits, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that on January 19, 2024, the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. 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 and interested government agencies only.
Certain Computing Devices Utilizing Indexed Search Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 19, 2023, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of X1 Discovery, Inc. of Pasadena, California. A supplement was filed on January 4, 2023. 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 computing devices utilizing indexed search systems and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,498,977 (``the '977 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 8,856,093 (``the '093 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.
Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 15, 2023, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, Illinois. The complaint 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 cellular base station communication equipment, components thereof, and products containing same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,184,130 (``the '130 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 11,601,896 (``the '896 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 11,284,466 (``the '466 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,869,234 (``the '234 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 of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding Certain Network Equipment Supporting NETCONF, DN 3718; 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.
Ripe Olives From Spain; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on ripe olives from Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days.
Apparel: Export Competitiveness of Certain Foreign Suppliers to the United States
Following receipt on December 20, 2023, of a request from the U.S. Trade Representative (the Trade Representative), under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. 332-602, Apparel: Export Competitiveness of Certain Foreign Suppliers to the United States. The Trade Representative requested that the Commission conduct an investigation and prepare a report that examines the export competitiveness of the apparel industries in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan, all of which are current leading suppliers to the U.S. market.
Tin Mill Products From the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom Termination of Investigations
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of negative final determinations of less than fair value (LTFV) in connection with the subject investigations concerning the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Accordingly, the antidumping duty investigations concerning tin mill products from the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1602, 1604-1606 (Final)) are terminated.
Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
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 antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on sodium gluconate, gluconic acid, and derivative products from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof, Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 12, 2023, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Sweden. A supplement was filed on January 2, 2024. 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 electronic computing devices, and components and modules thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,641,841 (``the '841 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,142,659 (``the '659 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,708,618 (``the '618 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,708,613 (``the '613 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.
Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-690-691 and 731-TA-1619-1627 (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 paper shopping bags from Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 4819.30.00 and 4819.40.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') sold at less- than-fair-value and subsidized by the Governments of China and India.
Xanthan Gum From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
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 xanthan gum from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding Certain Capacitive Discharge Ignition Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, DN 3717; 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.
Tapered Roller Bearings From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
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 tapered roller bearings from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Methionine From Spain
The U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') hereby gives notice of the procedures it intends to follow to comply with the court-ordered remand of its final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of methionine from Spain. For further information concerning the conduct of these remand proceedings and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Certain Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 5, 2023, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Future Motion, Inc. of Santa Cruz, California. The complaint 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 self-balancing electric skateboards and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,400,505 (``the '505 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 general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. A motion for temporary relief filed concurrently with the complaint requests that the Commission issue a temporary exclusion order prohibiting the importation into and the sale within the United States after importation of certain self-balancing electric skateboards and components thereof during the course of the Commission's investigation.
Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined to review in part a final initial determination on violation of section 337 (the ``Final ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') finding a violation of section 337 by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition based on false advertising under the Lanham Act. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.
Certain Furniture Products Finished With Decorative Wood Grain Paper and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 7, 2023 under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Toppan Interamerica, Inc. of McDonough, Georgia. A supplement was filed on January 3, 2024. The complaint 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 furniture products finished with decorative wood grain paper and components thereof by reason of infringement of one of U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA 2-142-287 (``the `287 copyright''), U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA 2-176-002 (``the `002 copyright''), U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA 2-142-295 (``the `295 copyright''), or U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA 2-142-292 (``the 292 copyright''). 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 desist order.
Glass Wine Bottles From Chile, China, and Mexico; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-703 and 731-TA-1661-1663 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that 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 glass wine bottles from Chile, China, and Mexico, provided for in subheading 7010.90.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by February 12, 2024. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by February 20, 2024.
Truck and Bus Tires From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
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 and countervailing duty orders on truck and bus tires from China 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.
Rubber Bands From China and Thailand; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
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 countervailing duty order on rubber bands from China and the antidumping duty orders on rubber bands from China and Thailand 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.
Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
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 and countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from China 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.
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