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The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Spanx, LLC regarding certain shapewear garments. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by several companies, including infringements related to the importation and sale of these garments in the U.S. It requests the Commission to consider exclusion orders and penalties. The Commission is asking for public comments on how these potential orders could impact public health, the U.S. economy, and consumers.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review a decision made by an administrative law judge, which allowed Maxell, Ltd. to change their complaint in an investigation to include additional patent infringement claims against Samsung Electronics. Maxell argued that a previous oversight meant these claims were not initially included, and the judge agreed, noting that Samsung would not be significantly harmed because they were already aware of the claims. Samsung opposed the change, saying Maxell did not follow the correct procedure initially. No petitions to review the judge's decision were filed, and the Commission voted on March 10, 2025, to accept it without further review.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the countervailing duty order on sodium nitrite from China. This decision was made because removing these duties could lead to unfair government subsidies and harm American industries. The duties help prevent material injury by maintaining extra costs on imports. The current order will remain effective from February 5, 2025, and a new review will be initiated before the fifth anniversary of this date.

The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on potassium permanganate imported from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. industry. This review is in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930 and involves interested parties providing information to the Commission by specific deadlines. The review process will evaluate whether to conduct a thorough review or a quick examination, based on responses. The Commission's findings will affect whether the antidumping duties will remain or be removed.

The United States International Trade Commission is seeking public feedback on how to improve the presentation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). They want input on how easy it is for users to navigate, use, compare, and access HTS information. Comments need to be submitted electronically by February 7, 2025, as no paper-based filings will be accepted. The commission aims to enhance user experience and reliability of tariff information.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping duty orders on certain stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan. This action is based on findings that lifting these duties could lead to the recurrence of dumping and harm to U.S. industries. The orders, which have been in place since 2012, will remain effective, ensuring that U.S. Customs continues to collect duty deposits on these imports. The next review of these orders is planned before the fifth anniversary of the ITC's last determination.

The Department of Commerce is starting its automatic five-year reviews, known as "Sunset Reviews," according to the Tariff Act of 1930. These reviews check on certain trade orders related to antidumping and countervailing duties, which are taxes on foreign goods priced below fair value. The International Trade Commission is also releasing a similar notice. Parties interested in participating need to submit specific documents within deadlines outlined by the department's rules.

The International Trade Commission has announced the start of an investigation into whether imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are damaging the U.S. industry. These products are suspected of being sold at unfairly low prices and receiving subsidies from their respective governments. The preliminary investigations are set to determine if there is material injury or a threat thereof to the U.S. industry, with an initial ruling expected by June 10, 2024, unless extended. Public participation is encouraged, and meetings and written submissions are scheduled as part of the investigation process.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial ruling that allows JBS Hair, Inc. to amend its complaint to include JMS Trading Corp. as a new respondent. This investigation involves allegations of patent infringement related to certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair. The original complaint, filed by JBS Hair, claims violations of the Tariff Act due to the importation and sale of these products. Despite requests from some respondents to extend deadlines, the judge found no prejudice in adding JMS Trading and upheld the decision without changes to the schedule.

In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, the Department of Commerce is starting its automatic five-year reviews (Sunset Reviews) of certain antidumping and countervailing duty orders and suspended investigations. The International Trade Commission is also publishing a similar notice. These reviews help determine whether the existing duties or investigations should continue or be revoked. Interested parties can participate by following specific procedures detailed by the Department of Commerce, and they must respond within set deadlines.