Certain Pre-Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair and Packaging Therefor; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened a formal enforcement proceeding to examine whether existing remedial orders on certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and its packaging are being violated.

What changed: According to the notice, the ITC determined to institute a formal enforcement proceeding relating to a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders (the "remedial orders") that were issued on September 29, 2025. The notice states the proceeding is directed against certain defaulting respondents, including Vivace, Inc. d/b/a Dae Do Inc. of Port Washington, NY.

Who's affected: The notice names certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor as the products at issue, and cites Vivace, Inc. d/b/a Dae Do Inc. as a named respondent. The notice does not specify HTS codes or countries of origin.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported goods fall within the description of pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging covered by the remedial orders.
- Confirm with your customs broker whether the September 29, 2025 limited exclusion order may be relevant to your entries.
- Check whether any of your suppliers are connected to the named respondent, Vivace, Inc. d/b/a Dae Do Inc.
- Confirm the scope and current status of the remedial orders and this enforcement proceeding with trade counsel or CBP.

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