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The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from iRobot Corporation concerning robotic floor cleaning devices. The complaint alleges that companies like SharkNinja are importing and selling these devices in violation of trade laws. The Commission is asking for public comments on potential public interest issues related to this case, such as the impact on U.S. consumers and the economy, by a certain deadline. Those interested can submit their thoughts electronically through the Commission's online system.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to partially review a decision by an administrative law judge that found no violation of trade laws by Samsung Display Co., Ltd. in a dispute over certain OLED display panels. The case involves allegations of patent infringement related to products imported and sold in the U.S. The Commission is asking for written opinions on certain issues related to the case, such as whether Samsung Display had the rights to bring the case and the economic impact of the alleged violations. The Commission is also interested in understanding the impact of any potential trade remedies on public interest factors like health, competition, and consumer welfare.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced a request for public and governmental comments on an Initial Determination concerning a potential violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This investigation involves certain liquid coolers for computer components potentially imported or sold by various companies. The Commission is considering remedies that might include exclusion orders if a violation is confirmed. Public input is sought on how such orders could affect public health, safety, competitive conditions, and consumers in the U.S. Public submissions are invited by April 23, 2025, and must be no longer than five pages.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that American industries are being harmed by imports of wood mouldings and millwork products from China. These products have been sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and are supported by Chinese government subsidies. The decision followed investigations that began in January 2020 after petitions from American millwork companies. The USITC conducted hearings and completed its determinations in February 2021, finding that these imports have affected the domestic industry.

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China. This decision came after determining that ending these duties could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The duties, originally started in 2008, will remain in place with U.S. Customs and Border Protection collecting deposits at rates existing at the time of entry. The decision is set to be effective from December 17, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into active anode material imports from the People's Republic of China, following a petition from the American Active Anode Material Producers. This petition claims that the Chinese government provides unfair subsidies to its producers, causing harm to the U.S. industry. The investigation will assess if these imports are negatively impacting the establishment of a U.S. industry or causing material injury. The initial determination by the International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide if the investigation proceeds.

The International Trade Commission is requesting public input about a recent ruling from an administrative law judge regarding a potential trade violation. The ruling involves certain dermatological treatment devices and could lead to import restrictions on companies from South Korea, the United States, and Israel if a violation is confirmed. The Commission is focusing on how these potential measures would affect public welfare, competition, and consumers in the U.S. The public and government agencies can submit their views on these issues by January 20, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether ending the antidumping duty order on steel nails imported from China would likely cause harm to U.S. industries. The review process began on February 4, 2025, when the Commission decided that the response from domestic parties was adequate, while the response from foreign parties was not. Written comments from interested parties are due by March 19, 2025, and the public version of the staff report will be issued after that date. The Commission has decided to extend the review period by up to 90 days due to its complexity.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced a change in the start time for a hearing related to Investigation No. TA-201-77. This investigation is examining whether the importation of fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries into the U.S. is causing harm to the domestic industry. The hearing, originally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. EST on January 12, 2021, will now begin at 9:00 a.m. EST on the same day. This notice updates a previous announcement published in the Federal Register.