Notice2026-04152
Certain Disposable and Other Closed-System Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Ends) Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
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March 3, 2026
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 13, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; RAI Services Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Reynolds Marketing Services Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A supplement was filed on February 3, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States and the sale of certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) devices and components thereof by reason of unfair methods of competition and unfair acts based on (1) violations of the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act ("PACT Act"), 15 U.S.C. 375 et seq., (2) violations of state and/or local flavor bans, (3) violations of state directory requirements, and (4) non-compliance with state and/ or local excise taxes, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10414-10415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04152]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1486]
Certain Disposable and Other Closed-System Electronic Nicotine
Delivery Systems (Ends) Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of
Institution of Investigation
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the
U.S. International Trade Commission on January 13, 2026, under section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of R.J. Reynolds
Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; R.J. Reynolds Vapor
Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; RAI Services Company of
Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Reynolds Marketing Services Company
of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A supplement was filed on February 3,
2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337
based upon the importation into the United States and the sale of
certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery
systems (ENDS) devices and components thereof by reason of unfair
methods of competition and unfair acts based on (1) violations of the
Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act (``PACT Act''), 15 U.S.C. 375 et
seq., (2) violations of state and/or local flavor bans, (3) violations
of state directory requirements, and (4) non-compliance with state and/
or local excise taxes, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or
substantially injure an industry in the United States.
The complainants request that the Commission institute an
investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion
order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and
desist orders.
ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information
contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket
(EDIS) at <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>. For help accessing EDIS, please email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#195c5d504a2a517c7569596c6a706d7a377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97d2d3dec4a4dff2fbe7d7e2e4fee3f4b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that
information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the
Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205-
2000. General information concerning
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the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at
<a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of
Unfair Import Investigations U.S. International Trade Commission,
telephone (202) 205-2560.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is
contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19
U.S.C. 1337, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2026).
Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S.
International Trade Commission, on February 26, 2026, ordered that--
(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether
there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 337 in the
importation into the United States or in the sale of certain products
identified in paragraph (2) by reason of unfair methods of competition
and unfair acts based on violations of the Prevent All Cigarette
Trafficking Act (``PACT Act''), 15 U.S.C. 375 et seq., the threat or
effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in
the United States;
(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language
description of the accused products or category of accused products,
which defines the scope of the investigation, is ``disposable and other
closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) devices and
components thereof (specifically pre-filled pods, cartridges, and e-
liquids)'';
(3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the
following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of
investigation shall be served:
(a) The complainants are:
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC
27101
R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC
27101
RAI Services Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Reynolds Marketing Services Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-
Salem, NC 27101
(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in
violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint
is to be served:
D&A Distribution, LLC d/b/a Strictly E-cig, 14045 Abercorn Street,
Suite 1614, Savannah, GA 31419
ECTO World LLC d/b/a Demand Vape, 3470 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY
14225
Geek Miracle (HK) Limited, Unit 2308 23/F The Metropolis Tower, 10
Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, KL, Hong Kong, China
Guangdong Qisitech Co., Ltd., Fuxing Road, Changan Town, Room 201,
Building 3, No. 36, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China 523850
Headway Funding Inc. d/b/a Jewel Distribution, 5331 Derry Ave., Suite
J, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Heaven Gifts International Ltd., 28th Floor, Building A, Huahai
Financial Innovation Center, Nashan District, Shenzhen, China 518000
iMiracle HK Limited, Flat/Room 06-07 23/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10
Metropolis Drive, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China 999077
iMiracle (Shenzhen) Technology Co. Ltd., Room 1203, Block 1, Wanting
Building, Xixiang Substrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China 518126
Magellan Technology Inc., 3470 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225
Midwest Goods Inc. d/b/a Midwest Distribution Illinois, 1001 Foster
Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106
RZ Smoke Inc., 80 Bennett Road, Suffield, CT 06078
Safa Goods, LLC, 8264 Duffie Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Shenzhen Geekvape Technology Co., Ltd, 7th Floor, No. 3 West Block,
LaoBing, Building, XingYe Road #3012, Xixiang Street, Bao'An District,
Shenzhen, China 518502
Texas Central Distribution LLC, 7576 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036
Unishow USA, Inc., 5902 Sovereign Drive, Suite B, Houston, TX 77036
Zhuhai Qisitech Co., Ltd., Room 201, Building 5, No. 16, Jinxing Road,
Tangjiwan Town, High-Tech Zone, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
519085
(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and
(4) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative
Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the
presiding Administrative Law Judge.
Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be
submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of
the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be
considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after
the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice
of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the
complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless
good cause therefor is shown.
Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each
allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to
constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations
of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative
law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent,
to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and
to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing
such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or
a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: February 26, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-04152 Filed 3-2-26; 8:45 am]
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