US International Trade Commission Seeks Public Input on Wi-Fi Device Investigation
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced a request for public comments regarding an ongoing investigation. This follows an initial determination issued by a presiding administrative law judge on August 6, 2026. The investigation, identified as No. 337-TA-1454, focuses on certain Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices, and related components.
The investigation is centered on potential violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. If found in violation, the ITC may exclude the articles in question from entering the United States. The decision will include considerations about how this exclusion might affect public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, production of similar products in the U.S., and impact on U.S. consumers.
The companies involved include ASUStek Computer Inc. from Taiwan; ASUS Computer International based in Fremont, CA; and Plume Design Inc. located in Palo Alto, CA. There are possible limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders being considered against these entities.
Public submissions will help the ITC decide whether the recommended actions are in the public interest. They invite comments that cover how these affected products are used in the U.S., and any public health, safety, or welfare concerns. The Commission also wants to know if there are U.S.-made products that could replace the imported goods.
People interested in submitting comments must do so by September 8, 2026. The document submissions should be electronic and can’t exceed five pages. Submissions must prominently reference the investigation number “Inv. No. 337-TA-1454.”
Confidential information can be submitted but must be marked according to Commission rules. Information submitted could be used internally by the Commission or U.S. government employees, especially for cybersecurity purposes. Non-confidential submissions will be available for public inspection on the ITC’s electronic docket system.
For more information, the public can contact Cathy Chen, Esq., in the ITC’s Office of the General Counsel at the provided contact details.
This announcement forms part of the ITC’s ongoing efforts to ensure fair trade practices and the protection of U.S. markets against unfair competition.
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