Govt Seeks Input on Computer Liquid Cooler Import Rules
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is checking if certain liquid coolers for computers break any rules and wants your thoughts on what should happen if they do. This affects companies making or selling these coolers and could lead to new rules or costs. If you’re interested, now’s the time to speak up before decisions are made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
ITC Investigation Could Lead to Remedies
On March 21, 2025 the administrative law judge issued an Initial Determination finding a violation of Section 337 and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding. If the Commission finds a violation, the recommended relief (including remedy and bonding) could apply to companies that make or sell the named liquid coolers. The Commission is asking the public and government agencies to submit comments on the public interest issues raised by that recommended relief.
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