Trade Panel Blocks Shady Nasal Gadgets at US Borders
Published Date: 3/11/2026
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is stepping back to rethink a previous decision about certain nasal devices. They’re now blocking some nasal products from entering the U.S. and ordering the companies involved to stop selling them. This means affected businesses must act fast or face legal and financial consequences as the investigation wraps up.
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Limited Exclusion Order Bans Certain Nasal Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) barring the unlicensed entry into the United States of certain nasal devices and components that the Commission found infringe specified claims of U.S. Patents ('856, '234, '009, '010, and '995). The Commission issued this determination (vote March 9, 2026) as part of Investigation No. 337-TA-1444.
Cease-and-Desist Orders Stop U.S. Sales
The Commission issued cease and desist orders (CDOs) directed to each of the defaulting respondents, requiring them to stop selling or otherwise distributing the specified nasal devices and components in the United States. The orders follow the Commission's finding that the respondents were in default and the determination made March 9, 2026.
100% Bond Required During Presidential Review
The Commission set the bond during the period of Presidential review under section 337(j) at one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of the imported articles that are subject to the Limited Exclusion Order. This bond requirement applies while the LEO is under Presidential review.
Respondents Found in Default Under Rule 210.16(a)(1)
The Commission found that all remaining respondents (including Xinruntao, Cenny, Ronfnea, Moffy, and Jun&Liang) are in default under Commission Rule 210.16(a)(1) for failing to timely respond or cooperate. The Commission reconsidered Xinruntao's prior default status and affirmed that an unexcused, untimely response is insufficient to avoid a default finding.
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