notice Published 2026-04-30

Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened a Section 337 investigation into certain semiconductor devices alleged to infringe several U.S. patents, which could eventually lead to import restrictions on affected products.

What changed: According to the notice, a complaint filed by GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. (supplemented April 1, 2026) alleges that certain semiconductor devices, products containing them, and components are imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation in violation of Section 337 based on infringement of six named U.S. patents. The notice states the complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders if a violation is found.

Who's affected: The notice names certain semiconductor devices, products containing such devices, and components thereof. It does not specify particular HTS codes or countries of origin. The patents cited are U.S. Patent Nos. 8,330,235; 8,507,983; 9,093,425; 9,865,546; 10,062,748; and 10,707,167.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported semiconductor devices or downstream products containing them may fall within the scope described in the complaint.
- Confirm with your customs broker or trade counsel whether any of the named patents may be relevant to your products or suppliers.
- Check the ITC docket for developments, including any exclusion order or cease and desist order if issued.
- Review your supply chain and product sourcing for potential exposure while the investigation proceeds.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.

Official notice

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 26, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. of Malta, New York. A supplement to the complaint was filed on April 1, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain semiconductor devices, products containing same, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S Patent No. 8,330,235 ("the '235 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,507,983 ("the '983 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,093,425 ("the '425 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,865,546 ("the '546 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,062,748 ("the '748 patent"); and U.S. Patent 10,707,167 ("the '167 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Source: Federal Register · International Trade Commission · Read the official notice ↗

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.