US Probes Cheap Chinese Chemical: Antidumping Duties on the Horizon?

2026-16581, Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From China and India; Termination of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission instituted the subject five-year reviews on May 1, 2026 to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on carbazole violet pigment 23 from India and the antidumping duty orders on carbazole violet pigment 23 from China and India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. On August 7, 2026, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register that it was revoking the orders applicable August 7, 2026, because no domestic interested party filed a timely notice of intent to participate. Accordingly, the subject reviews are terminated.

2026-16667, Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Institution of Investigation

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 10, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Maxell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan. An amended complaint was filed on July 24, 2026. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile electronic devices by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,812,646 ("the '646 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,513,408 ("the '408 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,061,760 ("the '760 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,418,692 ("the '692 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,185,211 ("the '211 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 12,647,935 ("the '935 patent"). The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The amended complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

2026-16469, Choline Salts From China; Determinations

The U.S. International Trade Commission found that imports of choline salts from China might be hurting American businesses by being sold unfairly cheap and getting government help. This means a deeper investigation is starting soon, which could lead to new rules or tariffs to protect U.S. companies. If you’re involved in this industry, keep an eye out for updates and possible changes that could affect prices and trade.

2026-16363, Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that on August 6, 2026, the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public and interested government agencies only.

2026-16302, Large Vertical Shaft Engines From China; Determinations

2026-16332, Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that on July 23, 2026, the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. On August 6, 2026, the ALJ issued a Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public and interested government agencies only.

Previous: 2026-09336, Notice of Formal Determination on Records Release

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board reviewed over 1,100 pages of records about a civil rights cold case and decided to release most of them to the public while postponing some sensitive parts. The FBI dropped many requests to keep info secret, so more records will be available now. This decision was made official on April 10, 2026, with no immediate cost or deadline changes for the public.

Next: 2026-09338, Certain Semiconductor Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission found that some semiconductor devices imported or sold in the U.S. violate Infineon's patents. To stop this, the Commission is blocking these products from entering the country and ordering the companies involved to stop selling them. This means affected companies must act fast or face legal and financial consequences.