Notice2026-07511
Certain Crafting Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
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April 17, 2026
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International Trade Commission
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the presiding administrative law judge's ("ALJ") final initial determination ("ID") finding a violation of section 337 in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding under the schedule set forth below.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 74 (Friday, April 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20699-20701]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07511]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1426]
Certain Crafting Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of a
Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial
Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written
Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined to review in part the presiding
administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') final initial determination
(``ID'') finding a violation of section 337 in the above-captioned
investigation. The Commission requests written submissions from the
parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the
issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding under the schedule
set forth below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2392. 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#d396979a80e09bb6bfa393a6a0baa7b0fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fdb8b9b4aeceb598918dbd888e94899ed39a928b">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the Commission 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 December 11, 2024, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Cricut,
Inc. (``Cricut'') of South Jordan, Utah. 89 FR 99,905-06 (Dec. 11,
2024). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the
sale within the United States after importation of certain crafting
machines and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain
claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,208,758 (``the '758 patent''); U.S. Patent
No. 11,905,646 (``the '646 patent''); U.S. Patent No. D893,563 (``the
D563 patent''); U.S. Patent No. D910,724 (``the D724 patent''); U.S.
Patent No. D926,237 (``the D237 patent''); and U.S. Patent No.
D1,029,090 (``the D090 patent''). Id. The complaint further alleges
that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of
being established as required by the applicable Federal statute. The
Commission's notice of investigation names eight (8) respondents:
Bozhou Wanxingyu Technology Co. Ltd. of Bozhou, China; Bozhou
Zhongdaxiang Technology Co., Ltd. of Bozhou, China; and Shanghai Sishun
E-Commerce Co., Ltd. of Shanghai, China (collectively, the ``Vevor
Respondents''); LiPing Zhan (``Konduone'') of Jingzhou, China; Hunan
Sijiu Technology, Co. Ltd. of Changsha, China; Hunan Sijiu Electronic
Technology Co., Ltd. (``HSET'') of Changsha, China; Guangdong Rongtu
Technology Co., Ltd. of Foshan City, China; and SainStore Technology
Co., Ltd. (``SainStore'') of Dongguan City, China. Id. at 99,905-06.
The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') is also named as
a party. Id. at 99,906.
On January 31, 2025, the Commission partially terminated the
investigation as to SainStore based on a consent order stipulation and
issued a consent order against SainStore. Order No. 5 (Jan. 8, 2025),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Jan. 31, 2025).
On April 3, 2025, Respondent HSET was terminated from this
investigation, HK Sijiu International Share Co., Ltd. of Hong Kong,
China, was added to this investigation as a new respondent, and U.S.
Design Patent No. D877,214 (``the D214 patent'') was also added to this
investigation. Order No. 10 (Mar. 6, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice
(Apr. 3, 2025), 90 FR 15,161-62 (Apr. 8, 2025). The target date was
extended to May 13, 2026.
On April 4, 2025, claims 19 and 20 of the 758 patent were
terminated from the investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint.
Order No. 11 (Mar. 17, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 4,
2025).
The Vevor Respondents and Konduone were found in default pursuant
to 19 CFR 210.16. Order No. 17 (May 7, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n
Notice (May 28, 2025). The only participating respondents
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remaining in the investigation are Respondents HK Sijiu International
Share Co., Ltd., Hunan Sijiu Technology, Co. Ltd., and Guangdong Rongtu
Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively, ``HTVRONT'').
On May 27, 2025, the Commission partially terminated the
investigation as to the D090 patent based on a consent order
stipulation and issued a consent order against HTVRONT as to that
patent. Order No. 16 (Apr. 30, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (May
27, 2025).
On August 5, 2025, the Commission determined not to review an ID
(Order No. 21), extending the target date to August 13, 2026, at the
request of the parties. Order No. 21 (July 8, 2025), unreviewed by
Comm'n Notice (Aug. 5, 2025).
On August 27, 2025, the Chief ALJ shortened the target date to
March 11, 2026, after the parties agreed that the remainder of the
investigation could be adjudicated through motion practice. Order No.
22 (Aug. 27, 2025).
On September 4, 2025, Cricut filed a motion for summary
determination that Konduone has violated section 337 as to the D563
patent and claims 8-12 of the '646 patent, and the Vevor Respondents
have violated section 337 as to the D090 patent, and for a recommended
determination on remedy. That same day, HTVRONT moved for summary
determination of non-infringement of its redesigned products and to
partially terminate this investigation as to the products HTVRONT was
discontinuing--the Square Heat Press, Reduced Square Heat Press, Mini
Heat Press, Mini3 Heat Press, and Hat Heat Press (the ``Old HTVRONT
Products'')--based upon a consent order stipulation and proposed
consent order. HTVRONT's motion to partially terminate the
investigation as to the Old HTVRONT Products was granted on January 20,
2026 and the Commission issued a second consent order against HTVRONT.
Order No. 27 (Jan. 20, 2026), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (February 17,
2026).
On December 4, 2025, the Commission determined not to review Order
No. 24, extending the target date to May 21, 2026, due to a lapse in
government appropriations from October 1, 2025 through November 12,
2025. Order No. 24 (Nov. 17, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec.
4, 2025).
On January 21, 2026, the Chief ALJ issued a combined final ID and
recommended determination (``RD''), finding a violation of section 337
by Konduone as to the D563 patent and claims 8-12 of the '646 patent
and by the Vevor Respondents as to the D090 patent. The final ID also
found HTVRONT's redesigned products were ripe for adjudication and the
redesigned products are entitled to summary determination of non-
infringement. The final ID further found no violation of section 337 as
to the '758 or D214 patents because Cricut did not present any evidence
or argument as to those patents in its summary determination motion.
Furthermore, the final ID determined Cricut's contentions that the Old
HTVRONT Products infringe the D724 and D237 patents were moot in view
of the consent order stipulation. In the event the Commission agrees
that a violation of section 337 has occurred, the RD recommended that
the Commission issue a general exclusion order (``GEO'') with respect
to the D563 patent, a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') against
Konduone with respect to the '646 patent, an LEO against the Vevor
Respondents with respect to the D090 patent, and cease and desist
orders (``CDO'') against Konduone and the Vevor Respondents. The RD
also recommended that the Commission set the bond during the period of
Presidential review at one-hundred percent (100%) of the entered value
of the imported articles.
No petitions for review were filed, which means each party has
abandoned all issues decided adversely to that party. See 19 CFR
210.43(b)(4).
Having reviewed the record of the investigation, including the
final ID, the parties' submissions to the ALJ, and the record evidence,
the Commission has determined to review the final ID's findings on the
economic prong of the domestic industry requirement. The Commission has
determined not to review the remaining findings, conclusions, and
supporting analysis in the final ID.
In connection with the final disposition of this investigation, the
statute authorizes issuance of, inter alia, (1) an exclusion order that
could result in the exclusion of the subject articles from entry into
the United States; and/or (2) cease and desist orders that could result
in the respondents being required to cease and desist from engaging in
unfair acts in the importation and sale of such articles. Accordingly,
the Commission is interested in receiving written submissions that
address the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered. If a party
seeks exclusion of an article from entry into the United States for
purposes other than entry for consumption, the party should so indicate
and provide information establishing that activities involving other
types of entry either are adversely affecting it or likely to do so.
For background, see Certain Devices for Connecting Computers via
Telephone Lines, Inv. No. 337-TA-360, USITC Pub. No. 2843, Comm'n Op.
at 7-10 (Dec. 1994).
The statute requires the Commission to consider the effects of that
remedy upon the public interest. The public interest factors the
Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order and
cease and desist orders would have on: (1) the public health and
welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S.
production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those
that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The
Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions
that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context
of this investigation.
If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade
Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve,
disapprove, or take no action on the Commission's determination. See
Presidential Memorandum of July 21, 2005, 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005).
During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the
United States under bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and
prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Commission is
therefore interested in receiving submissions concerning the amount of
the bond that should be imposed if a remedy is ordered.
Written Submissions: The parties to the investigation are requested
to file written submissions on the issues identified in this notice.
Parties to the investigation, interested government agencies, and any
other interested parties are encouraged to file written submissions on
the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Such
submissions should address the recommended determination by the ALJ on
remedy and bonding.
In its initial submission, Complainant is also requested to
identify the remedy sought and Complainant and OUII are requested to
submit proposed remedial orders for the Commission's consideration.
Complainant is further requested to state the date that the '646
patent, the D563 patent, and the D090 patent expire, to provide the
HTSUS subheadings under which the accused products are imported, and to
supply the identification information for all known importers of the
products at issue in this investigation. The initial written
submissions and proposed remedial orders must be filed no later
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than close of business on April 28, 2026. Reply submissions must be
filed no later than the close of business on May 5, 2026. No further
submissions on these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered
by the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document
electronically on or before the deadlines stated above pursuant to 19
CFR 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the investigation number
(Inv. No. 337-TA-1426) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or
the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, <a href="https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf">https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf</a>). Persons
with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary, (202)
205-2000.
Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in
confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document
with a header indicating that the document contains confidential
information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request
procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b)
& 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the
Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. Any non-
party wishing to submit comments containing confidential information
must serve those comments on the parties to the investigation pursuant
to the applicable Administrative Protective Order. A redacted non-
confidential version of the document must also be filed with the
Commission and served on any parties to the investigation within two
business days of any confidential filing. All information, including
confidential business information and documents for which confidential
treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes
of this investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the
Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding,
or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations
relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission
including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government
employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes.
All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements.
All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public
inspection on EDIS.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on April 14,
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: April 14, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-07511 Filed 4-16-26; 8:45 am]
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