USITC Issues Notice on Amended Complaint for Pickleball Paddles
Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has released a notice about an amended complaint concerning pickleball paddles. This notice is an invitation for comments.
Sport Squad, Inc., also known as JOOLA, filed an amended complaint on April 17, 2026. They are alleging violations of the Tariff Act of 1930. This is related to pickleball paddles imported or sold in the U.S. The amended complaint names several companies as respondents. These include Franklin Sports, Inc., Proton Sports, Inc., and Engage Pickleball, LLC, among others.
The complainant wants the Commission to issue orders. These include a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. They also ask for a bond to be imposed during a 60-day Presidential review period.
The Commission is seeking public comments on public interest issues related to this complaint. Anyone interested can express how the remedial orders might affect public health and welfare, competition, or consumers in the U.S. The Commission is also interested in hearing about alternative products that could replace the pickleball paddles in question.
The deadline for written submissions is eight days after the notice’s publication date in the Federal Register. The complainant can reply within three days after that deadline. The Commission will accept only electronic filings.
People who wish to submit information in confidence can request confidential treatment. The U.S. government employees, under certain conditions, may access confidential information for cybersecurity purposes. Non-confidential submissions will be available for public inspection online.
This action is guided by sections of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. For more information, interested parties can visit the Commission’s website.
Legal Disclaimer
This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
