Federal Government Now Investigating Your Shapewear Supply Chain
Published Date: 1/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint from Spanx about some shapewear products possibly breaking import rules. They want your thoughts on how this might affect the public before deciding on actions like blocking imports or stopping sales. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to speak up—this could impact companies and shoppers soon, with important decisions coming in the next 60 days.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Import Ban on Shapewear Products
A complaint asks the U.S. International Trade Commission to issue a general or limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders that could block the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain shapewear garments. The complainant also seeks these remedies during the 60-day Presidential review period, which could affect availability and prices for shoppers if the Commission grants relief.
Bond Requirement During 60-Day Presidential Review
The complainant asks the Commission to require respondents to post a bond on alleged infringing articles during the 60-day Presidential review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). If imposed, affected importers or sellers may need to post financial security while the review runs.
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