Federal Register #2026-09241

USITC Solicits Comments on Complaint Involving Certain Pickleball Paddles and Related Trade Remedies

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking public comments on an amended complaint regarding the importation and sale of certain pickleball paddles, alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), Secretary to the Commission - OEMs and Vendors Named: - Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA (complainant) - Franklin Sports, Inc. - Proton Sports, Inc. - Vegas Pickleball LLC - Engage Pickleball, LLC - Friday Labs, LLC - Diadem Sports LLC - Facolospickleball LLC - Paddletek, LLC - ProXR, LLC - All Racquet Sports, LLC - All For Padel S.L. - Volair C Corp., Inc. - Proton Pickleball, Inc. - Engage Sporting, LLC - Facolos Sports Joint Stock Company - Paddletek Pickleball, LLC - ProXR Pickleball, LLC - ThirtyFive Capital, LLC - United Pickleball Properties, LLC - UPP Paddles, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Certain pickleball paddles alleged to infringe under section 337 (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Postal Service requests for new mid-market standardized distinct products (PMGA Contracts 980 and 981) for Commission consideration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The USITC is considering exclusion orders and cease and desist orders as potential remedies - Public comments are requested on the impact of these orders on public health, welfare, competition, production of like articles, and U.S. consumers - Multiple U.S. and international companies are named as respondents, indicating a broad industry impact

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received an amended complaint titled "Certain Pickleball Paddles, DN 3898." The Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the amended complaint or the complainant's filing, pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The amended complaint alleges violations related to the importation and sale of certain pickleball paddles and names multiple respondents. The Commission invites comments on the potential impact of the requested remedial orders on public health, welfare, competitive conditions, and U.S. consumers.

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