U.S. Trade Commission Seeks Public Input on Crafting Machines Investigation

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On January 21, 2026, a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) administrative law judge issued an Initial Determination on a violation of Section 337 and on motions for summary determination. The judge also made a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding in the investigation titled “Investigation No. 337-TA-1426.”

The Commission is now asking for public comments. These comments are to explain how the recommended actions may impact the public.

This case is about certain crafting machines and parts of those machines. These machines are believed to violate U.S. patent laws. The Commission may use exclusion and cease and desist orders if a violation is confirmed.

The requested public input should focus on these four specific recommended orders:

  • A general exclusion order for crafting machines and their parts that violate U.S. Patent No. D893,563.
  • A limited exclusion order for crafting machines and their parts from Bozhou Wanxingyu Technology Co. Ltd., Bozhou Zhongdaxiang Technology Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Sishun E-commerce Co., Ltd. (called “Vevor Respondents”) that violate U.S. Patent No. D1,029,090.
  • A limited exclusion order for crafting machines and their parts from Liping Zhan (“Konduone”), that violate claims 8-12 of U.S. Patent No. 11,905,646.
  • Cease and desist orders directed at the Vevor Respondents and Konduone.

The Commission is seeking comments on how these recommended orders would affect:

  • Public health and welfare in the United States.
  • Competitive conditions in the U.S. economy.
  • The production of similar or competing products in the United States.
  • U.S. consumers.

Specifically, the Commission wants to know:

  • How the products are used in the U.S.
  • If there are any public health, safety, or welfare concerns.
  • If any U.S.-based makers can replace these products.
  • If complainants or their partners can supply enough alternatives quickly.
  • How these orders may affect U.S. consumers.

All comments must be five pages or less. They must be filed by February 23, 2026.

Filing must follow Commission rules under 19 CFR 210.4(f). All submissions should include the investigation number “Inv. No. 337-TA-1426.”

Comments should be filed via the Commission’s electronic docket at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help with filing, contact the Secretary at (202) 205-2000.

Questions regarding this matter may be directed to Cathy Chen, Esq., at (202) 205-2392.

People who want to file confidential documents must clearly mark them and follow Commission rules under 19 CFR 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2). A redacted version of each confidential filing must also be submitted.

Non-confidential documents will be available for public viewing on EDIS.

This call for comments is issued under the authority of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Issued: January 22, 2026.

Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.


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