Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint about certain NAND and DRAM memory chips imported and sold in the U.S. Companies like KIOXIA and SK hynix are named. The Commission wants your thoughts on how this might affect the public before deciding on possible trade restrictions or orders, which could impact the tech market soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Possible U.S. ban on memory chip imports
A complaint filed January 29, 2026 asks the U.S. International Trade Commission to block imports and sales of certain NAND and DRAM memory chips from named firms (including KIOXIA and SK hynix) by issuing a limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and requiring a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. The Commission is now asking the public whether those orders would affect public health and welfare, U.S. competition, U.S. production of similar products, or United States consumers, and seeks comments filed by close of business eight calendar days after this notice's Federal Register publication.
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