Certain Nasal Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Reconsider an Earlier Decision; Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of Investigation

Brief takeaway: The ITC has issued orders that can block certain nasal devices and components from named defaulting respondents from entering the U.S., so importers sourcing such goods should review their supply chains.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission reconsidered part of its prior affirmance of the ALJ's initial determination (Order No. 27) and determined to issue a limited exclusion order barring entry of certain nasal devices and components thereof by or on behalf of the defaulting respondents. The notice states the Commission also issued cease and desist orders against each defaulting respondent, and that the investigation is terminated.

Who's affected: The notice names certain nasal devices and components thereof as the products at issue. It cites the defaulting respondents as the parties subject to the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The notice does not specify HTS codes or countries of origin.

What to review:
- Review whether your nasal devices or components are sourced from or connected to any of the defaulting respondents named in the underlying investigation.
- Confirm with your customs broker how the limited exclusion order may affect entry of such goods.
- Check the full Commission order documents for the identities of the defaulting respondents and the scope of the covered articles.
- Confirm whether any cease and desist order provisions may be relevant to your distribution activities.

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