U.S. International Trade Commission Ends Investigation into Synthetic Braiding Hair
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to stop its investigation into certain synthetic braiding hair products. This decision was made after JBS Hair, the company that filed the complaint, withdrew its request.
The investigation began on September 9, 2024. JBS Hair, based in Atlanta, Georgia, believed that certain products were imported and sold in the U.S. illegally. They said these products violated specific patents, like the ‘478 patent and the ‘301 patent. The products in question were synthetic braiding hair and its packaging.
Vivace, also known as Dae Do Inc., was named in the complaint as a company selling these products. Previously, on February 24, 2025, the ITC found Vivace in default. Because of this, on September 29, 2025, the ITC issued orders to stop certain companies, including Vivace, from selling these products in the U.S.
On December 18, 2025, JBS Hair filed another complaint, asking the ITC to enforce its orders against Vivace. The ITC agreed to look into this complaint on January 22, 2026. Later, on June 8, 2026, the ITC corrected the name of Vivace in the documents.
A few days later, on June 9, 2026, JBS Hair decided to withdraw its enforcement complaint. The ITC received this request and found no issues, allowing the withdrawal. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations supported this withdrawal too.
The Administrative Law Judge, overseeing this case, agreed with JBS Hair’s request on June 18, 2026. The judge confirmed that all rules were followed for the withdrawal. No one opposed this decision, and the judge noted that there were no secret deals between the parties.
Finally, the ITC chose not to review the case any further on July 8, 2026. This means the investigation is officially over.
Lisa Barton, the Secretary to the Commission, issued this final order. The ITC’s actions are based on the Tariff Act of 1930 and their own rules.
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