U.S. International Trade Commission Receives New Complaint

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies” and is listed under Docket Number 3931.

The complaint was filed by BoomCloud 360 Inc. They submitted it on August 14, 2026. The complaint alleges violations under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This law deals with the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain electronic devices.

The respondents named in the complaint are Apple, Inc. from Cupertino, CA; Samsung Electronics America Co., LTD. from South Korea; Samsung Electronics America, Inc. from Ridgefield Park, NJ; and Google LLC from Mountain View, CA.

BoomCloud 360 Inc. wants the USITC to issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and impose a bond on the alleged infringing items for a 60-day Presidential review period.

The Commission is asking for comments about any public interest issues the complaint may raise. This is in line with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Comments should discuss whether providing the requested relief will affect public health and welfare in the United States. They should also consider competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, and the production of similar articles in the U.S.

The Commission is interested in comments that discuss:

  • How the articles could be used in the United States.
  • Any public health, safety, or welfare concerns.
  • Similar articles made in the United States.
  • Whether BoomCloud 360 and other suppliers can replace the items quickly.
  • How the orders would impact U.S. consumers.

Comments on public interest are due eight calendar days after this notice appears in the Federal Register. The complaint filer may respond to comments three days later. Submissions should not be longer than five pages, including attachments.

Documents must be filed electronically on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). The docket number 3931 should be on the cover page.

Requests for confidential treatment must explain why it is needed. Only electronic filings are accepted unless an exemption is granted.

The actions are based on section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s Rules of Practice.

Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, issued the notice on August 18, 2026.


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