# 19 CFR § 210.9: Action of Commission upon receipt of complaint

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 210.9
- **Heading:** Action of Commission upon receipt of complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 19—Customs Duties > CHAPTER II—UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER C—INVESTIGATIONS OF UNFAIR PRACTICES IN IMPORT TRADE > PART 210—ADJUDICATION AND ENFORCEMENT > Subpart B—Commencement of Preinstitution Proceedings and Investigations

## Text

Upon receipt of a complaint alleging violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission shall take the following actions:
(a) Examination of complaint. The Commission shall examine the complaint for sufficiency and compliance with the applicable sections of this chapter.
(b) Informal investigatory activity. The Commission shall identify sources of relevant information, assure itself of the availability thereof, and, if deemed necessary, prepare subpoenas therefore, and give attention to other preliminary matters.

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 210.1 § 210.1 Applicability of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.1.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.2 § 210.2 General policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.2.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.3 § 210.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.4 § 210.4 Written submissions; representations; sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.5 § 210.5 Confidential business information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.5.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.6 § 210.6 Computation of time, additional hearings, postponements, continuances, and extensions of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.6.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.7 § 210.7 Service of process and other documents; publication of notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.7.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.8 § 210.8 Commencement of preinstitution proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.8.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.9 § 210.9 Action of Commission upon receipt of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.9.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.10 § 210.10 Institution of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.10.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.11 § 210.11 Service of complaint and notice of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.12 § 210.12 The complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.13 § 210.13 The response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 210.14 § 210.14 Amendments to pleadings and notice; supplemental submissions; counterclaims; severance and consolidation of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-210.14.md)

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