Corning Cries Foul on Chinese LCD Glass: Public Weighs In
Published Date: 2/6/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint from Corning about certain glass used in LCD screens, claiming some companies are breaking import rules. This affects several big tech companies from the U.S. and China, and the Commission wants your thoughts on how this impacts the public. Keep an eye out for updates—this could change what products hit the market and when.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Possible import ban on LCD glass
Corning filed a complaint (Docket No. 3805, filed January 31, 2025) asking the U.S. International Trade Commission for a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). If the Commission issues those remedies, they would block importation and the sale of the specified glass substrates for liquid crystal displays and products containing them during the review period.
U.S. producers asked to show replacement capacity
The Commission specifically asks commenters to identify any like or directly competitive articles that Corning, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States and to indicate whether those U.S. suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to an exclusion or cease-and-desist order within a commercially reasonable time. This request targets U.S. manufacturers that could supply replacement glass substrates or finished products.
Short public comment timeline and filing rules
The Commission invites public comment on the complaint and requires written submissions to be filed by close of business, eight calendar days after publication (publication date February 6, 2025). Submissions are limited to five pages, complainant may reply no later than three calendar days after initial submissions were due, and filings must be submitted electronically through the Commission's EDIS system (no paper filings accepted until further notice).
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