Notice2026-05124
Certain Urine Splash Guards and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation
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Published
March 17, 2026
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the above-captioned investigation by respondents Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomaohouse) ("Maomaohouse") of Shenzhen, China; Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu) ("Le Sengyu") of Guangzhou, China; Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC) ("HealthSTEC") of Hefei City, China; ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs) ("Edermurs") of Shenzhen, China; and Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian) ("Lishian") of Shenzhen, China (collectively, "the Defaulting Respondents"). The Commission has determined to issue: (1) a general exclusion order ("GEO"); and (2) cease and desist orders ("CDOs") against Maomaohouse, Le Sengyu, HealthSTEC, and Lishian. The investigation is terminated.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12815-12816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05124]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1430]
Certain Urine Splash Guards and Components Thereof; Notice of
Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337;
Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders;
Termination of the Investigation
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade
Commission (``Commission'') has found a violation of section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the above-captioned investigation by
respondents Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomaohouse)
(``Maomaohouse'') of Shenzhen, China; Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu
Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu) (``Le Sengyu'') of Guangzhou, China;
Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC)
(``HealthSTEC'') of Hefei City, China; ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading
Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs) (``Edermurs'') of Shenzhen, China; and
Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian) (``Lishian'') of
Shenzhen, China (collectively, ``the Defaulting Respondents''). The
Commission has determined to issue: (1) a general exclusion order
(``GEO''); and (2) cease and desist orders (``CDOs'') against
Maomaohouse, Le Sengyu, HealthSTEC, and Lishian. The investigation is
terminated.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Houda Morad, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-4716. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation 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#0d4849445e3e4568617d4d787e64796e236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf8a8b869cfc87aaa3bf8fbabca6bbace1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the Commission
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may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal
on (202) 205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation
on January 13, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Kids By Parents,
Inc. (``Complainant'') of Potomac, Maryland. 90 FR 2745-46 (Jan. 13,
2025). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337) (``section 337''), in the
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the
sale within the United States after importation of certain urine splash
guards and components thereof by reason of the infringement of claims 1
and 2 of U.S. Patent No. 7,870,619 (``the '619 patent'') and claims 1-3
of U.S. Patent No. 11,812,901 (``the '901 patent'') (collectively,
``the Asserted Patents''). Id. at 2745. The complaint further alleges
that a domestic industry exists. Id. In addition to the Defaulting
Respondents, the notice of investigation names the following as
respondents: Shenzhenshi Dijiaaotuman Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Tigaman)
(``Tigaman'') of Shenzhen, China; Junyaxincaiwuzixunyouxiangongsi (d/b/
a Junyxin) (``Junyxin'') of Xiamen City, China;
Shenzhenshiranbodianziyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Eurbus) (``Eurbus'') of
Shenzhen, China; Shenzhen Paisi Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Sunyoka123)
(``Sunyoka123'') of Shenzhen, China; and Shenzhen Sibaite Industrial
Co., Ltd. (d/b/a SeLucky) (``SeLucky'') of Shenzhen, China
(collectively, ``the Settling Respondents''). Id. at 2746. The Office
of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') is also a party to the
investigation. Id.
The Commission previously terminated the investigation as to the
Settling Respondents based on settlement. See Order No. 5 (Mar. 11,
2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 1, 2025) (Sunyoka123); Order
No. 6 (Mar. 11, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 1, 2025)
(SeLucky); Order No. 7 (Mar. 11, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice
(Apr. 1, 2025) (Eurbus); Order No. 10 (Apr. 1, 2025), unreviewed by
Comm'n Notice (Apr. 22, 2025) (Tigaman); Order No. 11 (Apr. 1, 2025),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 22, 2025) (Junyxin).
On May 28, 2025, the Commission found the Defaulting Respondents in
default for failure to respond to the complaint, notice of
investigation, and order to show cause. See Order No. 13 (May 6, 2025),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (May 28, 2025).
On June 30, 2025, Complainant filed a motion for summary
determination of a violation of section 337 against the Defaulting
Respondents. Complainant also requested that the Commission issue a GEO
and CDOs, and set a bond of one hundred percent (100%) of the entered
value of infringing articles imported during the period of Presidential
review. On July 10, 2025, OUII filed a response in support of the
motion. No other responses were filed.
On September 17, 2025, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 16) granting
in part Complainant's motion for summary determination of violation of
section 337 by the Defaulting Respondents. Specifically, the ALJ
granted Complainant's motion with respect to claims 1 and 2 of the '619
patent and claims 1 and 2 of the '901 patent, but not with respect to
claim 3 of the '901 patent. The ALJ also issued a recommended
determination (``RD'') recommending that the Commission issue a GEO and
CDOs against Maomaohouse, Le Sengyu, HealthSTEC, and Lishian, but not
Edermurs. The ALJ further recommended that the Commission set a bond of
one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of infringing articles
during the period of Presidential review.
On December 8, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation
with respect to claim 3 of the '901 patent, thereby terminating the
investigation before the ALJ. See Order No. 18 (Sept. 29, 2025),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 8, 2025).
On September 22, 2025, the Commission issued a notice seeking
public interest submissions from the public and interested government
agencies by October 22, 2025. See 90 FR 46252-53 (Sept. 25, 2025). Due
to the lapse in appropriations, on November 17, 2025, the Commission
issued a second notice seeking public interest submissions from the
public and interested government agencies by December 12, 2025. See 90
FR 52431-32 (Nov. 20, 2025). No public interest submissions were
received from the public and interested government agencies in response
to the post-RD notices or from the parties pursuant to Commission Rule
210.50 (19 CFR 210.50).
On December 3, 2025, the Commission issued a notice determining to
review the ID (Order No. 16) in part. Comm'n Notice (Dec. 3, 2025), 90
FR 56799-800 (Dec. 8, 2025) (``Remedy Notice''). Specifically, the
Commission determined to review the ID's findings relating to the
domestic industry requirement. See id. The Commission also requested
written submissions from parties to the investigation, interested
government agencies, and any other interested parties on the issues of
remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Id.
On December 19, 2025, Complainant and OUII filed written
submissions on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. On January 5,
2026, OUII filed a reply to Complainant's written submission. No other
written submissions were received in response to the Remedy Notice.
Having reviewed the record of the investigation, including the ID,
the RD, and the parties' submissions, the Commission has determined to
affirm the ID's finding that the domestic industry requirement is met.
Consequently, the Commission affirms the ID's finding of a violation of
section 337 against the Defaulting Respondents.
As explained in the Commission Opinion issued concurrently
herewith, the Commission has determined that the appropriate remedy is:
(1) a GEO; and (2) CDOs against Maomaohouse, Le Sengyu, HealthSTEC, and
Lishian. The Commission has further determined that the public interest
factors enumerated in section 337(d) and (g) (19 U.S.C. 1337(d), (g))
do not preclude issuance of the above referenced remedial orders.
Additionally, the Commission has determined to set a bond of one
hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of the covered products
during the period of Presidential review pursuant to section 337(j) (19
U.S.C. 1337(j)). The investigation is terminated.
The Commission's orders and opinion were delivered to the President
and to the United States Trade Representative on the day of their
issuance.
The Commission's vote for this determination took place on March
12, 2026.
The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and
in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 12, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-05124 Filed 3-16-26; 8:45 am]
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