U.S. International Trade Commission Changes Schedule in Hard Empty Capsules Investigation
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has released a revised schedule for the investigation into hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This investigation is officially titled “Investigation Nos. 701-TA-742-745 and 731-TA-1720-1723 (Final).”
The new schedule changes follow a lapse in government funding that led to a pause in Commission operations. The new schedule includes important dates for people and companies involved.
The deadline for filing prehearing briefs is now November 24, 2025.
Anyone who wants to speak at the hearing must file a request with the Secretary to the Commission on November 25, 2025.
A prehearing conference will be held on November 28, 2025, if the Commission decides it is needed.
Parties must file and serve their written testimony and presentation slides for the hearing by noon on December 1, 2025.
The hearing will take place at the USITC Building at 9:30 a.m. on December 2, 2025.
Posthearing briefs and written statements from those who have not joined as a party are due December 9, 2025.
The Commission will make its final release of information on December 19, 2025.
Final party comments are due on December 23, 2025.
This investigation is being run as directed by title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice is published to follow section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. For more information, people can contact Julie Duffy at the USITC or visit the Commission’s website.
This revised schedule was ordered and released by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 20, 2025.
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