Certain Crafting Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order, Limited Exclusion Orders, and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation
The USITC issued a General Exclusion Order (GEO) and Cease and Desist Orders (CDOs) against certain crafting machines and components found to violate Section 337. This bans importation of infringing products regardless of source, affecting all importers and sellers of such machines.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. Importers, distributors, and retailers of crafting machines (e.g., die-cutting, embossing, scrapbooking) and their components, especially those sourced from China or using similar technology. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; orders effective upon publication in the Federal Register (July 10, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
A General Exclusion Order now prohibits entry of all infringing crafting machines and components, even if not named in the investigation. Limited Exclusion Orders target specific respondents. CDOs stop sales of existing inventory.
Who it affects
Importers, distributors, and retailers of crafting machines (e.g., die-cutting, embossing, scrapbooking) and their components, especially those sourced from China or using similar technology.
What you must do
Immediately stop importing, selling, or distributing any crafting machines or components that may infringe the patents at issue. Review product lines and supply chains for potential infringement.
Deadline
Immediate; orders effective upon publication in the Federal Register (July 10, 2026).
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