International Trade Commission Receives New Complaint on DRAM Devices

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International Trade Commission Receives New Complaint on DRAM Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a new complaint. This complaint is about certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices. Products containing these and their components are also included.

Soliciting Public Comments

The Commission is asking for comments from the public. These comments should relate to any public interest issues. The comments should focus on the complaint or the complainant’s filing. This request is according to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Details of the Complaint

The complaint is filed by Netlist, Inc. It was received on September 28, 2026. The complaint is about violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. These violations involve the importation of certain DRAM devices into the United States. It also includes the sale for importation and sale within the U.S. after importation.

Named Respondents

The complaint names several respondents. These include Micron Technology, Inc. of Boise, ID. Others are Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. of Boise, ID, NVIDIA Corp. of Santa Clara, CA, Broadcom Inc. of Palo Alto, CA, and Google LLC of Mountain View, CA.

Requested Actions

Netlist, Inc. is asking for several actions from the Commission. They request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. They also want a bond imposed on the respondents’ infringing articles during a 60-day Presidential review period.

Public Comments Invited

The Commission invites public comments on issues raised by the complaint. They want to know if the requested actions will affect public health and welfare in the U.S. Also, they want to see the impact on competitive conditions and U.S. consumers.

Specific Areas of Interest

The Commission is interested in comments about five specific areas:

  • How the articles in question are used in the U.S.
  • Public health, safety, or welfare concerns related to the articles.
  • Identification of similar articles made in the U.S. that could replace the imported articles.
  • The ability to replace the volume of articles if excluded or ceased.
  • The impact on U.S. consumers.

Submission Details

Written submissions are due eight calendar days after the notice’s publication. Replies to any written submissions are due three days after the due date for submissions. All submissions must be electronic and refer to Docket No. 3939.

This process is under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. This action was ordered by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. It is officially recorded as Federal Register Doc. 2026-20081.


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