Anti-dumping case on active electrical cables terminated
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review two initial determinations terminating the investigation into certain active electrical cables and components thereof. The case involved respondents Molex, LLC (Lisle, Illinois) and TE Connectivity Corporation (Berwyn, Pennsylvania), both of which reached settlement agreements. With these two respondents removed from the investigation, the entire anti-dumping investigation is now terminated.
Photo: Andrey Matveev / PexelsInvestigation Closure on Active Electrical Cables
On May 4, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice determining not to review two initial determinations that terminate the remaining respondents in an anti-dumping investigation concerning certain active electrical cables and components thereof.
Respondents and Settlement
The two respondents involved were:
- Molex, LLC of Lisle, Illinois (Order No. 43)
- TE Connectivity Corporation of Berwyn, Pennsylvania (Order No. 44)
Both companies reached settlement agreements with the complainants, resulting in their removal from the investigation via initial determinations issued by the presiding administrative law judge. The ITC's decision not to review these determinations became final.
"The investigation is terminated as to Molex and TECC and, thus, in its entirety." — Federal Register, May 4, 2026
This termination signals the conclusion of the entire investigation, as these were the remaining respondents being investigated. Companies that had previously settled or were otherwise removed from the case are no longer subject to any anti-dumping duties that might have resulted from this proceeding.
What this means for shippers
Importers and freight forwarders sourcing certain active electrical cables and components from Molex and TE Connectivity should confirm current duty status with their trade counsel, as the investigation's termination may affect landed-cost calculations. Update your supplier and tariff records immediately to reflect the investigation closure and verify whether any existing anti-dumping cash deposits or bonds remain outstanding. Review /landed-cost to recalculate duties on affected shipments.
