Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III); Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice ITC
Abstract (official)
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 11, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 25, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,025,731 ("the '731 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,217,523 ("the '523 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,373,366 ("the '366 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 12,675,407 ("the '407 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III); Notice of Institution of Investigation” require from importers?
Federal Register notice 2026-19697 (published 25 Sep 2026) is summarized by its official abstract: “Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 11, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 25, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation…” Importers covered by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2026-19697 and why does it matter?
It was issued by ITC and classified as a notice. ExportSonar tracks it because notices in this feed drive US tariff, customs-duty and trade-remedy procedure changes that alter landed-cost math.
Where can I verify notice 2026-19697?
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