Federal Register #2026-21942

USITC review of investigation involving certain PVDF resins

This USITC notice concerns an investigation into certain polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resins, not a request to purchase goods or services. - Government buyer: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC); no purchasing agency or sub-agency is identified. - Matter under review: Investigation No. 337-TA-1439, including issues related to U.S. Patent No. 8,337,725, patent validity, and importation or sale for importation. - Companies named: Complainants are Syensqo SA, Syensqo Specialty Polymers, USA LLC, and Syensqo Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A. Respondents include Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material Co. Ltd., Hubei Fluorine New Materials Co. Ltd., and Sinochem Lantian Co. Ltd. - Requested products or services: None. The notice requests written submissions and comments concerning the investigation, potential remedies, public-interest factors, and bonding. - Potential outcome: The Commission describes possible exclusion and cease-and-desist orders; no procurement quantities, part numbers, or contract value are provided.

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the administrative law judge’s final initial determination finding a violation of Section 337 in an investigation concerning certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins. The Commission seeks written submissions from the parties on the issues under review, including patent validity and importation or sale for importation, and from parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Initial submissions are due November 6, 2026, and reply submissions are due November 13, 2026. The notice includes filing and page-limit requirements for the submissions.

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