Federal Register #2026-20932

USITC Seeks Public-Interest Comments on Spectral Flow Cytometry Complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking public-interest comments on a complaint concerning spectral flow cytometry systems and components, not soliciting products or services for purchase. - Agency: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC); no purchasing office or government buyer is identified. - Companies named: Cytek Biosciences, Inc. filed the complaint. Beckman Coulter, Inc. and Beckman Coulter Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. are named as respondents. - Products involved: Spectral flow cytometry systems and components; no specific models, part numbers, or quantities are provided. - Complaint remedies sought: A limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period. - Public-interest topics: Potential effects on U.S. public health and welfare, competition, domestic production, and consumers. - Procurement status: This is a request for public comments, not a procurement opportunity or contract award.

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint entitled “Certain Spectral Flow Cytometry Systems and Components Thereof,” DN 3943, filed on behalf of Cytek Biosciences, Inc. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 concerning the importation and sale of certain spectral flow cytometry systems and components in the United States. The complainant requests a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. The Commission invites comments on the public-interest issues raised by the complaint, including effects on public health, competition, domestic production, and U.S. consumers; written submissions are due eight calendar days after publication.

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