U.S. International Trade Commission Investigates Electric Unicycles
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On January 21, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) received a filing from Inventist, Inc. and Alien Technology Group, Inc., who also do business as Alien Rides. The complaint involves certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles, their parts, and other products containing these components.
The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The violations involve the import, sale for import, and sales inside the United States, of electric unicycle products that allegedly infringe on the complainants’ rights.
The respondents named in the complaint are companies from China:
- Guangzhou Veteran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (LeaperKim)
- Dong Guan BEGODE Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (BEGODE)
- Inmotion Technologies Co., Ltd. (Inmotion)
- Shenzhen King Song Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. (Kingsong)
- Guangzhou JiDongTai Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (Nosfet)
The complainants request the Commission to issue:
- A general exclusion order
- Or a limited exclusion order
- Cease and desist orders
- A bond issuing requirement on the allegedly infringing goods during the 60-day Presidential review period per 19 U.S.C. 1337(j)
The Commission is asking for public comments about the case. Any interested parties, government agencies, and the public are invited to submit comments. These comments should speak to whether any trade restrictions requested would affect:
- Public health and welfare in the U.S.
- Competitive conditions in the U.S. economy
- U.S. production of similar or competitive products
- Consumer access to the products
Specifically, the Commission is asking for comments that:
- Explain how the products are used in the U.S.
- Discuss any safety, health, or welfare concerns if the products were restricted
- Identify U.S.-made options that can replace these products
- Say whether the complainants or others can supply replacement products in a timely way
- Explain how a ban would affect U.S. consumers
Written public interest comments must be submitted no later than eight calendar days after this notice’s publication in the Federal Register, which was January 26, 2026.
Further comments will be accepted after the Commission issues its final initial determination. Replies to others’ submissions must be filed within three calendar days after the first submission deadline.
All submissions:
- Must be filed electronically
- Must refer to Docket No. 3877 on the cover or first page
- Cannot exceed five pages including attachments
- Must be submitted through the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov
Paper submissions will not be accepted at this time.
Those seeking confidential treatment for their documents must explain why the Commission should keep the material private, per 19 CFR 201.6. Confidential information may be used by Commission employees or contractors to support investigations and reviews. Public versions of submissions will be available through EDIS.
This investigation moves forward under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The current procedures follow Commission rules in 19 CFR 201.10 and 210.8(c).
For questions, contact Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, at (202) 205-2000, or access EDIS online at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Issued: January 21, 2026
By order of the Commission.
Lisa Barton
Secretary to the Commission
[Federal Register Document No. 2026-01333]
Filed January 23, 2026
Billing Code 7020-02-P
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