notice Published 2026-03-30

Certain In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened a Section 337 investigation into certain in-vehicle infotainment systems, which could eventually lead to import restrictions on affected products if a violation is found.

What changed: According to the notice, a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 24, 2026 (supplemented March 3, 2026) by Zync Inc. alleging Section 337 violations based on the importation and sale of certain in-vehicle infotainment systems by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference. The notice states the complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Who's affected: The notice names in-vehicle infotainment systems, components thereof, and products containing the same. No specific HTS chapters/codes or countries of origin are specified in the notice text provided.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products include in-vehicle infotainment systems or components that could fall within the described product category.
- Confirm with your broker or trade counsel whether your supply chain involves parties potentially named as respondents once identified.
- Check the ITC docket for updates on the scope, respondents, and any exclusion or cease-and-desist orders as the investigation proceeds.
- Review contingency options with counsel in case a limited exclusion order is ultimately issued.

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 February 24, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Zync Inc. of San Francisco, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on March 3, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation and the sale of certain in- vehicle infotainment systems, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States 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.