Certain Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review Three Initial Determinations Terminating the Investigation With Respect to the Remaining Respondents Based on Consent Orders; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

Brief takeaway: This notice concerns an ITC Section 337 investigation into certain composite intermediate bulk containers, where three Chinese respondents were terminated based on settlements and consent orders.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission determined not to review three initial determinations (Order Nos. 20, 21, 22) that granted unopposed motions to terminate three respondents based on settlement agreements, consent order stipulations, and consent orders. The notice states the Commission is also requesting written submissions on remedy, the public interest, and bonding.

Who's affected: The notice names composite intermediate bulk containers as the product at issue. It cites three respondents based in China: Shanghai Sakura Plastic Products Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Shanghai Yinghua Plastic Products Co., Ltd.), Shandong Jinshan Jieyuan Container Co., Ltd., and Zibo Jielin Plastic Pipe Manufacture Co. Ltd. The notice does not specify HTS codes.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the composite intermediate bulk containers described in this investigation.
- Confirm with your broker whether any of the named Chinese suppliers are in your supply chain.
- Check the Federal Register notice for the pending requests on remedy, public interest, and bonding, which may affect future import treatment.
- Confirm the current status and any exclusion or consent-order terms with trade counsel.

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