U.S. International Trade Commission Requests Public Input on Hydrodermabrasion Systems Investigation
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced a request for public comments related to an ongoing investigation about certain hydrodermabrasion systems and their parts. The investigation is officially known as Investigation No. 337-TA-1408.
On August 26, 2025, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) working on the case issued an Initial Determination that a violation of Section 337 has occurred. The ALJ also made a Recommended Determination about possible remedies and bonding if a violation is found.
The ITC is now asking the public and interested government agencies to share comments about the possible impact of the recommended remedial actions. This includes a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC. These actions would affect the importation, sale for importation, or sales after importation of the hydrodermabrasion systems and their components by Cartessa.
The Commission wishes to understand how these orders could affect:
- Public health and welfare in the United States
- Competitive conditions within the U.S. economy
- The production of similar or directly competitive products in the U.S.
- Consumers in the United States
The Commission is especially looking for comments that:
- Explain how the affected hydrodermabrasion systems and their parts are used in the United States.
- Identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns about the recommended orders.
- Point out similar or directly competing products made in the U.S. by the complainant, its licensees, or third parties that could replace the imported items.
- Indicate whether there is enough capacity among the complainant, licensees, or third-party suppliers to replace the imported products quickly.
- Explain how the recommended orders might impact U.S. consumers.
Public submissions must be five pages or less, including any attachments. The deadline for submitting these comments is the close of business on October 2, 2025.
Those making submissions must file documents electronically by the deadline under 19 CFR 210.4(f). The investigation number “Inv. No. 337-TA-1408” should be clear on the cover or first page. Questions about filing can be directed to the Secretary of the Commission at (202) 205-2000.
Documents with confidential information must be clearly marked as such. Non-parties submitting confidential information must also serve these documents to the investigation parties following the guidelines in the Administrative Protective Order and file a redacted public version of the document at the same time.
Non-confidential submissions will be available for public viewing via the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on September 2, 2025. The action is authorized under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s rules (19 CFR part 210).
For more information, contact Jonathan D. Link, Esq., at the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3103. General information is also available at https://www.usitc.gov.
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