notice Published 2026-07-27

Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened a Section 337 investigation into whether certain adjustable child carriers and their components infringe two U.S. patents, which could eventually lead to import restrictions.

What changed: According to the notice, a complaint was filed on June 22, 2026 (supplemented June 23 and July 8, 2026) by The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc., and the Commission is instituting an investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice states the complaint alleges infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,426,275 and U.S. Patent No. 12,016,470 through the importation and sale of these products, and that the complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Who's affected: The notice names "certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof." No HTS chapters/codes or specific countries of origin are stated in the notice.

What to review:
- Review whether your adjustable child carriers or components may fall within the described product scope of this investigation.
- Confirm with your broker or trade counsel whether the '275 or '470 patents may be relevant to your products.
- Check for any future ITC notices identifying named respondents or the accused articles.
- Confirm what a potential limited exclusion order or cease and desist order could mean for your imports if one issues.

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 June 22, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. of Torrance, California. Supplements were filed on June 23, 2026, and July 8, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,426,275 ("the '275 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 12,016,470 ("the '470 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists 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.