U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Liquid Crystal Devices

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Liquid Crystal Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same” (Docket Number 3845).

The USITC is asking for comments from the public. They want to know about any public interest issues related to the complaint or the complainant’s filing.

Who Filed the Complaint?

The complaint was filed by BH Innovations LLC on August 29, 2025. It claims that certain companies have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). The violations involve importing, selling for importation, or selling in the United States after importation certain liquid crystal devices and related products.

Who Are the Respondents?

The complaint lists several companies as respondents. They include:

  • HKC Corporation Ltd. (China)
  • Chongqing HKC Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
  • HKC Overseas Ltd. (Hong Kong)
  • HiSense Co., Ltd. (China)
  • HiSense International Co., Ltd. (China)
  • HiSense Visual Technology Co. Ltd. (China)
  • HiSense US Corporation (Suwanee, GA)
  • VIZIO Holding Corp. (Irvine, CA)
  • TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)
  • Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co. Ltd. (China)
  • TCL King Electrical Appliances Co. Ltd. (China)
  • TTE Technology Inc. (Irvine, CA)
  • TCL Technology Group Corp. (China)
  • TCL Moka International Ltd. (Hong Kong)
  • TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd. (Hong Kong)
  • TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. (China)
  • TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. (Vietnam)
  • LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)
  • LG Electronics USA, Inc. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ)
  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Canonsburg, PA)

What Does the Complaint Request?

BH Innovations LLC is asking the USITC to:

  • Issue a limited exclusion order.
  • Issue cease and desist orders.
  • Impose a bond on the alleged infringing items during the 60-day Presidential review period, according to law.

What Comments Does the USITC Want?

The USITC wants comments from:

  • Respondents
  • Other interested parties
  • Members of the public
  • Government agencies

Comments should discuss if the requested actions by BH Innovations LLC would:

  • Affect public health or welfare in the U.S.
  • Affect competition in the U.S. economy.
  • Impact the production of similar products in the U.S.
  • Influence U.S. consumers.

The USITC is especially interested in comments that:

  1. Explain how the liquid crystal devices are used in the U.S.
  2. Identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the U.S. about these products.
  3. Name similar products made in the U.S. that could replace the imported ones.
  4. Show if BH Innovations LLC or its licensees can replace the volume of products if the order is made.
  5. Explain how the orders would impact U.S. consumers.

How to File Comments

  • Written submissions must be filed electronically within eight calendar days after publication in the Federal Register.
  • Replies to submissions must be filed within three days after the original due date.
  • Submissions are limited to five pages.
  • All filings must use the EDIS online system at https://edis.usitc.gov.
  • Only electronic filings are accepted.

Confidential Information

Any person wanting to keep their filing confidential must request confidential treatment and state the reasons. Information may be shared with USITC staff and U.S. government workers for official purposes. Non-confidential information will be public.

Legal Authority

This notice is issued under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as the USITC’s regulations.

The notice is signed by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, and was issued on September 2, 2025.


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