How is an investigation instituted?
After a complaint is filed with the Commission, the Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII) examines the complaint for sufficiency and compliance with the applicable rules, and makes a recommendation to the Commission regarding institution of the requested investigation. OUII’s examination of the complaint may result in a request for supplementation or amendment of the complaint prior to the Commissions determination regarding whether to institute an investigation. The Commission will normally determine whether to institute a Section 337 investigation within 30 calendar days after the filing of a complaint. If a complaint is accompanied by a motion for temporary relief, the Commission will make its determination regarding institution of an investigation and provisional acceptance of the motion for temporary relief within 35 calendar days after the filing of the complaint and motion. In the event that the Commission determines to institute a Section 337 investigation, a notice of
