U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks Public Input on Samsung Investigation

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a notice about an important investigation involving Samsung. The investigation is about certain mobile electronic devices made by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., based in South Korea, and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., located in New Jersey. The investigation, numbered 337-TA-1432, focuses on a possible violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

An administrative law judge has issued an Initial Determination stating there is a violation. If this violation is confirmed, the USITC may prohibit Samsung’s devices from being imported into the United States.

The USITC is requesting comments from the public and government agencies about how the decision might affect people and the economy. Some questions for comment are:

  • How are Samsung devices being used in the United States?
  • Are there any health or safety issues related to this decision?
  • Are there American-made products that can replace Samsung’s devices?
  • Can these replacements be available in a reasonable time?
  • How will consumers in the United States be impacted?

Comments should not be more than five pages long and must be submitted by August 6, 2026. For more information or assistance, contact Namo Kim at the USITC.

All comments must refer to the investigation number and follow the USITC’s filing procedures. People can find more information or ask questions about submitting their comments through the USITC website or by contacting the Secretary.

The USITC stresses that any confidential information should be clearly marked and filed according to the Rules of Practice and Procedure. All submitted information may be used by the Commission and the U.S. government for investigation and other purposes.

For additional details and updates, interested parties can visit the USITC website or view documents through the Commission’s electronic docket system.

By order of the Commission,
Issued July 6, 2026,
Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission.


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