Federal Register #Investigation No. 337-TA-1517

USITC Investigation of Certain Transformers and Components

This notice announces an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding certain transformers and their components: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - Complainant: - Ayr Energy, Inc. - Products/Components Involved: - Power transformers - Inverter duty transformers - Distribution transformers - Transformer core steel - Transformer windings - Transformer tanks - Transformer insulation systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Investigation focuses on alleged violations including misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, trademark infringement, and false designation of origin - The scope covers both the importation and sale of the listed transformer products and components within the United States - The Commission may issue limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders as remedies - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified in the notice

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 after importation 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.

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