# 2025-20646: Whirlpool Battles Samsung and LG Over Sneaky Imported Microwave-Hoods

2025-20646, Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest, is a Federal Register notice from International Trade Commission published 2025-11-21, effective Written submissions on the public interest must be filed no later than by close of business, eight calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-20646
- Title: Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: International Trade Commission
- Citation: 90 FR 52695
- Published: 2025-11-21
- Effective: Written submissions on the public interest must be filed no later than by close of business, eight calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Whirlpool Battles Samsung and LG Over Sneaky Imported Microwave-Hoods

## Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint from Whirlpool about certain microwave-hood combo products, claiming some big companies might be breaking import rules. They want the public to share thoughts on how this could affect everyone, especially shoppers and businesses. This could lead to changes in what products are allowed in the U.S., so keep an eye out for updates and possible impacts on prices or availability.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Low-Profile Microwave-Hood Combination Products, DN 3857; 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 U.S. Block on Microwave-Hood Imports: mixed, medium. On November 18, 2025, Whirlpool filed a complaint asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and to impose a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. If the Commission grants those remedies, certain low-profile microwave-hoo…

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## Sources
- [2025-20646 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/21/2025-20646/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest)
- [2025-20646 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-21/pdf/2025-20646.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-20646 (as of 2026-06-08).