# 2026-19544: DuPont's Flash-Spun Fabric Fight Heads to ITC Review

2026-19544, Certain Flash-Spun Nonwoven Materials and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding, is a Federal Register notice from International Trade Commission published 2026-09-24, effective 2026-09-21; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19544
- As of: 2026-10-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19544
- Title: Certain Flash-Spun Nonwoven Materials and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: International Trade Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 60647
- Published: 2026-09-24
- Effective: 2026-09-21
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-01

## In one line

DuPont's Flash-Spun Fabric Fight Heads to ITC Review

## Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission is taking a second look at a decision that found some flash-spun nonwoven materials violated trade rules, following a complaint by DuPont. They’re asking for input on how to fix the problem, protect the public, and handle money matters. This affects companies importing or selling these materials and could lead to changes in trade and enforcement soon.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("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, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.

## Effects PRIA read

- Potential U.S. Import Ban on Materials: cost, high. The Commission may order exclusion of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing them from entry into the United States by issuing a general exclusion order (GEO) or a limited exclusion order, or require respondents to cease and desist from importing or selling the articles. Thes…
- Bonding Requirement for Imports During Review: cost, high. If the Commission orders a remedy, subject articles may be allowed to enter the United States during the 60-day Presidential (U.S. Trade Representative) review only if imported under bond in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The ALJ recommended…
- Public Interest Review Will Be Considered: benefit, low. Before finalizing remedy, the Commission must consider public interest factors including effects on (1) public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of like or directly competitive articles, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission has requested writt…

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## Sources
- [2026-19544 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19544/certain-flash-spun-nonwoven-materials-and-products-containing-same-notice-of-commission)
- [2026-19544 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-24/pdf/2026-19544.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19544 (as of 2026-10-01).