US Eyes Ban on Chinese Urine Splash Guards: Trade War Hits Bathroom
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is looking into certain urine splash guards made by some companies in China for breaking trade rules. They might ban these products from the U.S. and stop the companies from selling them here. The public and government agencies have a chance to share their thoughts before any final decisions, which could affect businesses and consumers soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Named Firms
The ALJ issued a Preliminary Recommended Determination (Sept. 17, 2025) recommending cease and desist orders (CDOs) against Maomaohouse (Shenzhen), HealthSTEC (Hefei), Lishian (Shenzhen), and Le Sengyu (Guangzhou). If the Commission issues CDOs after finding a violation, those named respondents could be ordered to stop importing or selling the subject products in the United States.
Possible U.S. Ban on Splash Guards
In Investigation No. 337-TA-1430, an Administrative Law Judge recommended a general exclusion order (GEO) directed to "certain urine splash guards and components thereof." If the Commission finds a violation, it may exclude those articles from entry into the United States, which could restrict availability of those products in U.S. markets.
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