ITC Reviews Balloon Dilation Devices Trade Violation Ruling
Published Date: 9/17/2026
Notice
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review, in part, a final initial determination ("FID") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below. The Commission has also determined to extend the target date for completion of the above-captioned investigation to November 13, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Possible U.S. import ban for accused devices
If you import or sell the accused balloon dilation devices or their components, the Commission may order an exclusion of those subject articles from entry into the United States and/or issue cease and desist orders requiring respondents to stop importing or selling them. These remedies would apply in the final disposition of the Section 337 investigation if the Commission orders a remedy.
Large bond recommended during Presidential Review
The ALJ's Recommended Determination proposes a bond of 61% for certain accused products during the Presidential (U.S. Trade Representative) review period. During Presidential Review, subject articles may be allowed entry under bond in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury; the RD recommends 61% for some accused products and no bond for others.
Investigation timeline extended to November 13, 2026
The Commission extended the target date for completion of Investigation No. 337-TA-1449 to November 13, 2026. The Commission's vote on this determination took place on September 14, 2026.
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