U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Vaporizer Devices

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced that it received a formal complaint named “Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof II, DN 3849.”

The complaint was filed by three organizations: NJOY, LLC; Altria Group Distribution Company; and Altria Client Services LLC. The document says the complaint was filed on September 22, 2025.

The complaint claims that JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, DC has violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This means the company is accused of importing, selling for importation, or selling in the U.S. after importation certain vaporizer devices, cartridges, and parts that may be infringing.

The complaint asks the USITC to take several actions:

  • Issue a limited exclusion order
  • Issue cease and desist orders
  • Impose a bond on the accused products during a 60-day Presidential review period, according to U.S. law

Because of a lapse in appropriations, there was a delay in accepting written comments. Now, interested parties and the public can send comments about the public interest issues raised by the complaint.

The Commission is especially interested in comments that:

  • Explain how the potentially banned products are used in the U.S.
  • Point out any public health, safety, or welfare concerns
  • Identify similar or competitive products made in the U.S. that could replace the accused products
  • State whether the complainant or others have the ability to replace the volume of products if banned
  • Explain how the requested orders would affect U.S. consumers

Written comments about the public interest must be sent to the Commission no later than eight calendar days after this notice is published in the Federal Register. There will also be a chance for the public to comment after the first big decision in the investigation.

Any other written comments must also be filed by the same eight-day deadline. The complainant may reply to responses within three calendar days after the deadline for initial submissions.

All documents must be filed electronically on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS), at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper copies will be accepted at this time. Each submission is limited to five pages, including attachments.

Those requesting confidential treatment for submissions must give full reasons to the Secretary at the Commission. All nonconfidential submissions will be available for public viewing at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS.

This action was authorized under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and the Commission’s rules.

Issued by the authority of the Commission.
Signed by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on 2025-11-17.


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