# 2025-04524: ITC probes cable imports: Amphenol and Molex in hot seat?

2025-04524, Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest, is a Federal Register notice from International Trade Commission published 2025-03-19, effective 2025-03-19; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-04524
- As of: 2026-10-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2025-04524
- Title: Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: International Trade Commission
- Citation: 90 FR 12791
- Published: 2025-03-19
- Effective: 2025-03-19
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-01

## In one line

ITC probes cable imports: Amphenol and Molex in hot seat?

## Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint about certain active electrical cables and their parts, claiming some companies might be breaking import rules. This could lead to orders stopping sales or imports during a 60-day review, affecting companies like Amphenol and Molex. The public and other groups have a chance to share their thoughts soon, so keep an eye out if you’re interested!

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Active Electrical Cables and Components Thereof, DN 3814; 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.

## Effects PRIA read

- Possible Import/Sale Stops for Cable Sellers: cost, high. A complainant has asked the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and require a bond for certain active electrical cables and components during a 60-day Presidential review period. The complaint names Amphenol Corporation, Molex, LLC, TE Connectivity PLC, and Volex…
- Short Public-Comment Window and Filing Rules: benefit, low. Members of the public and interested parties may file written comments on public interest issues; comments must be filed by close of business eight calendar days after publication (publication date March 19, 2025, so due by March 27, 2025). Submissions are limited to five (5) pages, must be filed e…
- Confidential Filing Protections and Disclosures: mixed, low. If you submit documents you may request confidential treatment; requests must state reasons and be directed to the Secretary. Documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought may still be used by the Commission and disclosed to government employees and contract personnel for specified…

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## Sources
- [2025-04524 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/19/2025-04524/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest)
- [2025-04524 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-19/pdf/2025-04524.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-04524 (as of 2026-10-01).