U.S. International Trade Commission Receives New Complaint on Pickleball Paddles

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April 10, 2026—The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced today that it has received a new complaint. This complaint is about “Certain Pickleball Paddles.” The registration number for this complaint is DN 3898. The ITC is now asking for public comments on this issue.

Contacting the ITC

For more information, you can contact Lisa R. Barton. She is the Secretary to the Commission. You can reach her by phone at (202) 205-2000. You can also find the complaint online. Go to the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

Details of the Complaint

The complaint was filed by Sport Squad, Inc. on April 7, 2026. It claims violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This involves some pickleball paddles being imported and sold in the U.S. The companies named in the complaint include Franklin Sports, Inc., Proton Sports, Inc., and others. Sport Squad, Inc. wants the ITC to stop these products from entering the U.S. They are asking for a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Public Comments Needed

The ITC is asking for public comments. They are interested in how this issue might affect public health and the economy. They also want to know if there are similar products made in the U.S. that could replace the ones in question. Comments must be submitted no later than eight days after this notice.

How to Submit Comments

Comments should be filed electronically. They must be no longer than five pages. Include “Docket No. 3898” on the first page. Use the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper filings will be accepted.

Confidential Information

If you want to keep your information private, you must ask for confidential treatment. Those requests should go to the Secretary to the Commission. Include a reason for why it should stay confidential.

Next Steps

The ITC will continue to accept comments and submissions. It will use these to make a final decision. Stay tuned for more updates as this investigation progresses.

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