# 2026-19545: ITC Probes LCD Glass Patent Violations in Trade Spat

2026-19545, Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination to Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding, is a Federal Register notice from International Trade Commission published 2026-09-24, effective 2026-09-24; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19545
- As of: 2026-10-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19545
- Title: Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination to Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: International Trade Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 60642
- Published: 2026-09-24
- Effective: 2026-09-24
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-01

## In one line

ITC Probes LCD Glass Patent Violations in Trade Spat

## Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission is re-examining part of a decision that found some glass used in LCD screens violates trade rules. This affects companies like Corning and others involved in making or selling these glass products in the U.S. They’re asking for feedback on how to fix the issue, consider public impact, and decide on financial safeguards—so expect some important deadlines and possible changes soon.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination ("final ID") issued by the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") on July 23, 2026, finding a violation of section 337 in the above referenced investigation. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on certain issues under review, as indicated in this notice, 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.

## Effects PRIA read

- Possible 5–6 Year Import Ban: cost, high. The Administrative Law Judge recommended a limited exclusion order of approximately 5 to 6 years that could stop the named glass substrates and related products from being imported into the United States. If the Commission orders that remedy, those subject articles could be excluded from entry into…
- 9.8% Bond During Presidential Review: cost, medium. The Recommended Determination proposes a bond rate of 9.8 percent to be imposed on imported articles subject to any exclusion order during the U.S. Trade Representative's Presidential review period. The U.S. Trade Representative has 60 days to act during that review period.
- Cease-and-Desist Recommended for TCL: cost, medium. The Recommended Determination asks that a cease and desist order be issued specifically against respondent TCL. A cease and desist order would require TCL to stop unfair acts in the importation and sale of the accused products if the Commission adopts the recommendation.
- Commission Review of Liability Issues for CHOT and CSOT: mixed, medium. The Commission has determined to review whether CHOT and CSOT are in violation of section 337, whether relief is barred by any statute of limitations, and whether Corning took reasonable measures to keep its trade secrets secret. The Commission has asked parties to brief those discrete issues with…
- Investigation Terminated for Certain Respondents via Settlements: benefit, medium. The Commission record shows the investigation was terminated as to HKC, VIZIO, and LGE based on settlement agreements (orders cited in 2025), and partially terminated as to Hisense under a settlement. Those respondents are no longer subject to the investigation on those bases.

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## Sources
- [2026-19545 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19545/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for)
- [2026-19545 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-24/pdf/2026-19545.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19545 (as of 2026-10-01).