Statement on U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 Investigation
Original: 關於美國國際貿易委員會337調查之說明
Summary
Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn) has issued a statement concerning a Section 337 investigation opened by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), which examines allegations of unfair trade practices — most commonly patent infringement — in goods imported into the United States. A Section 337 proceeding is material because an adverse ruling can result in an exclusion order barring the named products from U.S. import, with direct consequences for Hon Hai's manufacturing and customer-fulfillment operations. Full body available on MOPS.
Full Translation
Subject (translated): 'Statement/Explanation Regarding a U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 Investigation.' Context: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 empowers the USITC to investigate allegations of unfair methods of competition in U.S. imports, most frequently patent or trade-secret infringement. If the USITC finds a violation, it may issue a Limited Exclusion Order or General Exclusion Order prohibiting importation of the infringing products, and/or a Cease-and-Desist Order against the respondent. For a major contract manufacturer and supply-chain integrator such as Hon Hai, being named as a respondent (or clarifying its role relative to a named party) in a Section 337 action carries significant legal, operational, and reputational risk for U.S.-bound shipments. [Body not available — subject line only. See MOPS for full announcement.]