Study On The Legal Issue In The Case Of United States Initiated The Section 337 Investigation In The Matter Of Certain Carbon And Alloy Steel Products From China

337 Investigation has been one of the most important means for the U.S.against China on trade restrictions other than anti-dumping and anti-duties since China encountered the first 337 Investigation in November 10,1986,and it was increasingly adopted to hinder the export from China to the U.S.market.On April 26,2016,the largest Steel Corporation in the United States proposed 337 Investigation to the United States International Trade Commission who accused of some acts of unfair competitions about 40 Chinese enterprises in some steel products.On the day of May 26,the United States International Trade Commission announced that it was determined to be a formal 337 Investigation in the matter of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Products from China.Until April 2017,the case has been heard for a period of nearly one year.During the time,the United States Steel Corporation was forced to withdraw the lawsuit of occupation and using commercial secrets against Chinese Steel Corporations and the other two charges are still currently in the stage of review.This is the first time that Chinese iron and steel industry suffered 337 Investigation in the history.Study on this case form the perspective of law,it is practical to understand the reasons and ways for 337 Investigation and how to takes measures for Chinese enterprises when encounter with 337 Investigation.The thesis contains three chapters:Chapter I “Summarization and opinions between interested parties”.This chapter describes the case of 337 Investigation in the matter of certain carbon and alloy steel products from China and the procedures of a section 337 investigation.Chapter II “The focuses and analysis in this case ”.This chapter describes three focuses “antitrust,trade secret and designations of origin” and preliminary determinations initiating by International Trade Commission.Some personal opinions are proposed in the matter of dual remedy.Chapter III “Conclusions and Inspirations”.Through the study of the case of this section 337 investigation,we can learn some reasons and lessons for industries in China containing iron and steel industry from it.