May 22, 2026 Is D-Day for Chinese Ink Counterfeiters in High-Stakes Epson Investigation.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is urgently requesting input as it partially reviews an ALJ’s initial determination (Order No. 16) in Investigation No. 337-TA-1452, which found that Epson likely violated Section 337 with certain ink cartridges and components. The Commission is seeking written submissions on the economic significance of Epson’s domestic industry, potential remedies, public interest considerations, and bonding, with initial submissions due May 22, 2026, and reply submissions due May 29, 2026—deadlines that are critical for shaping the final outcome. The investigation involves 20 Chinese respondents: Shenzhen Hongxinyuan E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (Jianjai); Shangrao Shixuan E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (Inkgo); Shen Zhen Sailing Technology Limited (Triple-Color); Qiong Wang (7-Magic); Dongguan Ocbestjet Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Ocbestjet Dongguan); Ocbestjet Printer Consumables (HK) Co., Ltd. (Ocbestjet HK); Shenzhen Kaizhen Technology Co., Ltd. (PayForLess); ZhuHai MeiJiAn Trading Co., Ltd. (HaloFox); Zhuhai Shuofeng E-commerce Co., Ltd. (super-ink-club); Tatrix International China Co., Ltd.; Luozhi Trading Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Zhenyang Electronics Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Hengyunda Electronics Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Rongtaida Electronics Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Shi Wei Tai Electronics Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Yixing Electronics Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.; Mei Jin Technology HK Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Hengyunda Electronics Co., Ltd.; and Zhuhai Rongtaida Electronics Co., Ltd. The Commission will rely on these submissions to determine the final remedies, including possible exclusion or cease-and-desist orders, and to assess the impact on the U.S. public, domestic industry, and trade.
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