Opportunity
Federal Register #337-TA-1517
USITC Investigation of Alleged Unfair Trade Practices in Transformer Imports
Buyer
U.S. International Trade Commission
Posted
August 19, 2026
Identifier
337-TA-1517
This notice announces an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) into alleged unfair trade practices related to certain transformers and their components. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Ayr Energy, Inc. (complainant) - Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited - Zetwerk Manufacturing USA Inc. - KRYFS Power Components Ltd. - Unimacts Global, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Power transformers - Inverter duty transformers - Distribution transformers - Transformer components: core steel, windings, tanks, insulation systems - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation focuses on alleged violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 - Claims include misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, and trademark infringement - Potential outcomes include limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders - No procurement or purchase is being requested; this is an investigative action
Description
A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 16, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Ayr Energy, Inc. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain transformers and components thereof due to misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and common law trademark infringement. The complaint requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation. The investigation covers certain transformer products including power transformers, inverter duty transformers, distribution transformers, and components such as core steel, windings, tanks, and insulation systems.