This Week in Trade | 8/22 - 8/26

Here are the latest updates in trade, straight from the ITC Federal Register, from August 22, 2022 to August 26, 2022.

Determination from the ITC: “On the basis of the record [1] developed in the subject five-year review, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that revocation of the antidumping duty order on large residential washers from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.”

Summary from the ITC: “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.”

Summary from the ITC: “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.”

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to adopt the presiding administrative law judge's (“ALJ”) initial advisory opinion (“IAO”) and not to review the initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 8), terminating the advisory opinion proceeding based on a joint stipulation. The advisory opinion proceeding is terminated.”

Summary from the ITC: “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.”

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 21, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Hasbro, Inc. of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Spin Master, Inc. of Los Angeles, California. Supplements to the complaint were filed on July 29, 2022, and August 3, 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 soft projectile launching devices, components thereof, ammunition, and products containing same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,371,282 (“the '282 patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 8,640,683 (“the '683 patent”). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established 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.”

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