International Trade Commission Briefing 2026-02-27
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1. Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China and India; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Sub: International Trade Commission
Content: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-787-788 and 731-TA-1775- 1776 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India, provided for in statistical reporting number 8545.11.0020 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of China and India. Unless the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by April 10, 2026. The Commission’s views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by April 17, 2026.
2. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Sub: International Trade Commission
Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, DN 3886; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
3. Certain Beverage Brewing Products and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Sub: International Trade Commission
Content: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 23, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on behalf of Adrian Rivera Maynez Enterprises, Inc. of La Mirada, California. An amended complaint was filed on February 3, 2026. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain beverage brewing products and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,396,588 (“the ‘588 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 11,737,597 (“the ‘597 patent”); and U.S. Patent No. 10,865,039 (“the ‘039 patent”). The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order.
4. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film, Sheet, and Strip From China, India, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
Sub: International Trade Commission
Content: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (“PET film”) from China, India, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates and the countervailing duty order on PET film from India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
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