Trade Panel Probes Potential Ban on Memory Chips
Published Date: 2/20/2026
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 involved, and the Commission wants your thoughts on how this affects the public. This could lead to import bans or sales stops, with decisions happening during a 60-day review period.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Possible Import Ban on Memory Chips
The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint (Docket No. 3885) filed February 17, 2026, alleging violations tied to certain NAND and DRAM memory chips and naming KIOXIA and SK hynix among respondents. The complainant asks the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and require a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j); the Commission is soliciting public comments on how those remedies would affect public health, competition, U.S. production, or consumers.
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