Trade Commission Ends Braiding-Hair Import Dispute
Published Date: 7/10/2026
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Summary
JBS Hair decided to drop their complaint against Vivace about synthetic braiding hair, so the U.S. International Trade Commission ended the enforcement case. This means Vivace won’t face any penalties or restrictions related to this issue. If you’re in the hair product business, no changes or costs are coming from this case anymore.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Enforcement Case Against Vivace Ended
The U.S. International Trade Commission has terminated the enforcement proceeding (Investigation No. 337-TA-1415) against Dae Do Inc. d/b/a Vivace. The ALJ granted JBS Hair's unopposed motion to withdraw the enforcement complaint (motion filed June 9, 2026; ALJ Order No. 53 issued June 18, 2026), and the Commission decided not to review that initial determination (vote on July 8, 2026).
Remedial Orders Were Previously Issued
On September 29, 2025, the Commission issued a limited exclusion order and/or cease and desist orders against certain defaulting respondents, including Vivace, under section 337. Later, JBS Hair filed an enforcement complaint (Dec 18, 2025) and the Commission instituted an enforcement proceeding on January 22, 2026 to investigate alleged violations of those remedial orders.
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