Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337: Issuance and Suspension of Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation

Brief takeaway: The ITC found a Section 337 violation involving certain hydrodermabrasion systems, but has suspended the resulting import remedies and terminated the investigation.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission determined that a violation of Section 337 occurred and that the appropriate remedy would be a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order, with the bond set at zero percent of entered value during Presidential review. The notice states the Commission suspended issuance of these remedial orders because the asserted patent expires just days into the Presidential review period and the bond was set at zero percent, and the investigation is terminated.

Who's affected: The notice names certain hydrodermabrasion systems and components thereof. Specific HTS codes, countries of origin, and named parties are not specified in this notice text.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the general category of hydrodermabrasion systems or components described in the notice.
- Confirm with your customs broker or trade counsel the current status of the suspended exclusion and cease and desist orders.
- Check whether the asserted patent's expiration affects any enforcement risk for your goods.
- Confirm the practical effect of the termination and suspension before relying on it for import planning.

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