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News Release 21-126
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1286
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain oil-vaping cartridges, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited of Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China, on October 4, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain oil-vaping cartridges, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe patents and a registered trademark asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:
BBTank USA, LLC, of Lambertville, MI;
Glo Extracts of Los Angeles, CA;
BulkCarts.com of Canton, MI;
Greenwave Naturals LLC of Austin, TX;
BoldCarts.com of Tempe, AZ;
Bold Crafts, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Blinc Group Holdings, LLC, of New York, NY;
Jonathan Ray Carfield d/b/a AlderEgo Wholesale, AlderEgo Holdings, Inc, and AlderEgo Group Limited a/k/a AVID Holdings Limited of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Hanna Carfield of Tacoma, WA;
Next Level Ventures, LLC, of Seattle, WA;
Advanced Vapor Devices, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA;
avd710.com of Seattle, WA;
AlderEgo Group Limited (“AEG”) of Hong Kong;
A&A Global Imports, Inc., d/b/a Marijuana Packaging of Vernon, CA;
Bulk Natural, LLC d/b/a True Terpenes of Portland, OR;
Brand King, LLC, of Sacramento, CA;
ZTCSMOKE USA Inc. of Niceville, FL;
headcandysmokeshop.com of Richmond, BC, Canada;
Head Candy Enterprise Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, Canada;
Green Tank Technologies Corp. of Toronto, ON, Canada;
Cannary Packaging Inc. of Kelowna, BC, Canada;
Cannary LA of Signal Hill, CA;
dcalchemy.com of Phoenix, AZ;
DC Alchemy, LLC, of Phoenix, AZ;
Cartridgesforsale.com of Ypsilanti, MI;
HW Supply, LLC, of Ypsilanti, MI;
International Vapor Group, LLC, of Miami Lakes, FL;
Obsidian Supply, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Ygreeninc.com of Walnut, CA;
Ygreen Inc. of Walnut, CA;
Atmos Nation LLC of Davie, FL;
shopbvv.com of Naperville, IL;
Best Value Vacs, LLC, of Naperville, IL;
Royalsupplywholesale.com of San Francisco, CA;
Customcanabisbranding.com of San Francisco, CA;
CLK Global, Inc., of San Francisco, CA;
iKrusher.com of Arcadia, CA; and
The Calico Group Inc. of Austin, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1286), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 21-087
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1270
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain casual footwear and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Crocs, Inc., of Broomfield, CO, on June 8, 2021, which complaint was supplemented on June 10, June 17, June 23, and June 28, 2021. The complaint, as corrected and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain casual footwear and packaging thereof that (i) infringe one or more registered trademarks asserted by the complainant, (ii) are falsely designated as to source, or (iii) dilute one or more of the registered trademarks. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Cape Robbin Inc. of Pomona, CA;
Bijora, Inc., d/b/a Akira of Chicago, IL;
Dr. Leonard’s Healthcare Corp., d/b/a Carol Wright of Edison, NJ;
Crocsky of Austin, TX;
Fullbeauty Brands Inc. d/b/a Kingsize of New York, NY;
Hawkins Footwear, Sports, Military & Dixie Store of Brunswick, GA;
Hobibear Shoes and Clothing Ltd. of Brighton, CO;
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK;
Ink Tee of Los Angeles, CA;
La Modish Boutique of West Covina, CA;
Legend Footwear, Inc., d/b/a Wild Diva of City of Industry, CA;
Loeffler Randall Inc. of New York, NY;
Maxhouse Rise Ltd. of Hong Kong;
PW Shoes, Inc. a/k/a P&W of Maspeth, NY;
SG Footwear Meser Grp. Inc. a/k/a S. Goldberg & Co. of Hackensack, NJ;
Shoe-Nami, Inc., of Gretna, LA;
Sketchers USA, Inc., of Manhattan Beach, CA;
Star Bay Group Inc. of Hackensack, NJ;
Yoki Fashion International LLC of New York, NY;
Quanzhou ZhengDe Network Corp., d/b/a Amoji of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China;
718Closeouts of Brooklyn, NY;
Royal Deluxe Accessories, LLC, of New Providence, NJ; and
Fujian Huayuan Well Import and Export Trade Co., Ltd. of Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1270), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 21-039
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1256
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain portable battery jump starters and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by The NOCO Company of Glenwillow, OH, on January 19, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain portable battery jump starters and components thereof that infringe patents and registered trademarks asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Advance Auto Parts, Inc., of Raleigh, NC;
Anker Technology (UK) Ltd. of Birmingham, United Kingdom;
Antigravity Batteries LLC of Gardena, CA;
Arteck Electronic Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
AutoZone, Inc., of Memphis, TN;
Best Buy Co., Inc., of South Richfield, MN;
Best Parts, Inc., of Memphis, TN;
Clore Automotive, LLC, of Lenexa, KS;
Deltran USA, LLC, of DeLand, FL;
Energen, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
FlyLink Tech Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Gooloo Technologies LLC/Shenzhen Gooloo E-Commerce Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc., of Mineola, NY;
Guangdong Boltpower Energy Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China;
Halo2Cloud, LLC, of Hartford, CT;
Horizon Tool, Inc., of Greensboro, NC;
K-Tool International of Plymouth, MI;
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., of Mooresville, NC;
Matco Tools Corporation of Stow, OH;
MonoPrice, Inc., of Brea, CA;
National Automotive Parts Association, LLC (d/b/a NAPA) of Atlanta, GA;
Nekteck, Inc., of Anaheim, CA;
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., of Springfield, MO;
Paris Corporation of Westampton, NJ;
PowerMax Battery (U.S.A.), Inc., of Ontario, CA;
Prime Global Products, Inc., of Ball Ground, GA;
QVC, Inc., of West Chester, PA;
Schumacher Power Technology Ltd. of Yancheng, Jiangsu, China;
Schumacher Electric Corp. of Mount Prospect, IL;
Shenzhen Carku Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Dingjiang Technology Co., Ltd. LLLC of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Jieruijia Technology Co. Ltd of Gong Ming, Guang Ming District, China;
Shenzhen Mediatek Tong Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Take Tools Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Topdon Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Valuelink E-Commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen China;
Smartech Products, Inc., of Savage, MD;
ThiEYE Technologies Co., Ltd., of Longgang District, China;
Tii Trading Inc. of Baldwin Park, CA;
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, AR;
Winplus North America, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA;
Zagg Co. Rrd Gst of Plainfield, IN;
Zhejiang Quingyou Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; and
70mai Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1256), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 20-139
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1223
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain active optical cables and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Cosemi Technologies, Inc., of Irvine, CA, on October 29, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain active optical cables and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
EverPro Technologies Company Ltd. of Wuhan, Hubei, China;
Fibbr Technologies of Wuhan, Hubei, China;
Logitech Inc. of Newark, CA; and
Facebook Technologies, LLC, of Menlo Park, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1223), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 20-137
Inv. No(s). 337-1232
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain chocolate milk powder and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Meenaxi Enterprise, Inc., of Edison, NJ, on October 29, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain chocolate milk powder and packaging thereof that infringes a registered trademark asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Bharat Bazar Inc. of Union City, CA;
Madras Group Inc. d/b/a Madras Groceries of Sunnyvale, CA;
Coconut Hill Inc. d/b/a Coconut Hill of Sunnyvale, CA;
Organic Food Inc. d/b/a Namaste Plaza Indian Super Market of Fremont, CA;
India Cash & Carry Inc. d/b/a India Cash & Carry of Sunnyvale, CA;
New India Bazar Inc. d/b/a New India Bazar of San Jose, CA;
Aapka Big Bazar of Jersey City, NJ;
Siya Cash & Carry Inc. d/b/a Siya Cash and Carry of Jersey City, NJ;
JFK Indian Grocery LLC d/b/a D-Mart Super Market of Jersey City, NJ;
Trinethra Indian Super Markets of Newark, CA;
Apna Bazar Cash & Carry Inc. d/b/a Apna Bazar Cash & Carry of Edison, NJ;
Subzi Mandi Cash & Carry Inc. d/b/a Subzi Mandi Cash & Carry of Piscataway, NJ;
Subhlaxmi Grocers of Piscataway, NJ;
Patidar Cash & Carry Inc. d/b/a Patidar Cash & Carry of South Plainfield, NJ;
Keemat Grocers of Sugarland, TX;
KGF World Food Warehouse Inc. d/b/a World Food Mart of Houston, TX;
Telfair Spices of Sugarland, TX;
Indian Groceries and Spices Inc. d/b/a iShopIndia.com of Milwaukee, WI;
Rani Foods LP d/b/a Rani’s World Foods of Houston, TX;
Tathastu Trading LLC of South Plainfield, NJ; and
Choice Trading LLC of Guttenberg, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1232), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 20-030
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1196
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain in vitro fertilization products, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by EMD Serono, Inc., of Rockland, MA, on March 11, 2020, that was amended and supplemented on March 27, 2020. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain in vitro fertilization products, components thereof, and products containing the same that (i) infringe one or more trademarks asserted by the complainant, (ii) are falsely designated as to source, and (iii) are falsely advertised. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
FastIVF c/o Domains by Proxy LLC of Scottsdale, AZ;
Hermes Eczanesi of Istanbul, Turkey; and
General Plastik Drug Stores of Istanbul, Turkey.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1196), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 19-116
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1184
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain shaker screens for drilling fluids, components thereof, and related marketing materials. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on an amended complaint filed by M-I L.L.C. of Houston, TX, on November 7, 2019. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain shaker screens for drilling fluids, components thereof, and related marketing materials that infringe patents and registered trademarks asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Hebei GN Solids Control Co., Ltd., of Langfang, China;
GN Solids America LLC of Houston, TX;
Anping Shengjia Hardware Mesh Co., Ltd., of Hengshui City, China;
Hebei Hengying Wire Cloth Co., Ltd., of Hebei Province, China;
Xi’an Brightway Energy Equipment Co., Ltd., of Xi’an City, High Tech Development Zone, China; and
Brightway Solids Control Co., Ltd., of Houston, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1184), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 19-066
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1169
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain fish-handling pliers and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by United Plastic Molders, Inc., of Jackson, MS, on June 21, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain fish-handling pliers and packaging thereof that infringe a patent and registered trademarks asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Yixing Five Union Industry & Trade Co., Ltd., of Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China;
NOEBY Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd. of Weihai, Shandong Province, China;
Weihai iLure Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd., of Weihai, Shandong Province, China;
SamsFX of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China; and
Weihai Lotus Outdoor Co., Ltd., of Weihai City, Shandong Province, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1169), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 19-004
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1143
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pickup truck folding bed cover systems and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Extang Corporation and Laurmark Enterprises Inc. d/b/a BAK Industries, both of Ann Arbor, MI, on December 7, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pickup truck folding bed cover systems and components thereof that infringe patents and trademarks asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a temporary exclusion order and temporary cease and desist orders, and a permanent general exclusion order, or in the alternative a permanent limited exclusion order, and permanent cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Stehlen Automotive of Walnut, CA;
SyneticUSA of Pico Rivera, CA;
Topline Autoparts, Inc., of Hacienda Heights, CA;
Velocity Concepts Inc. of Hacienda Heights, CA;
JL Concepts Inc. of Walnut, CA;
DT Trading Inc. of Alhambra, CA;
Wenzhou Kouvi Hardware Products Co., Ltd., of Wenzh City, Zhejian Province, China;
Syppo Marketing, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
Apex Auto Parts Mfg. Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Ningbo Huadian Cross Country Automobile Accessories Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, China; and
Sunwood Industries Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1143), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 19-002
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1142
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pocket lighters. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by BIC Corporation of Shelton, CT, on December 6, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pocket lighters that infringe registered trademarks asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Arrow Lighter, Inc., d/b/a MK Lighter, Inc., and MK Lighter Company of City of Industry, CA;
Benxi Fenghe Lighter Co., Ltd., of Benxi, Liaoning Province, China;
Excel Wholesale Distributors Inc. of College Point, NY;
Milan Import Export Company, LLC, of San Diego, CA;
Wellpine Company Limited of Hong Kong; and
Zhuoye Lighter Manufacturing Co, Ltd., of Foshan City, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1142), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.