Certain Foundry Coke; Inv. No. 337-TA-1512

The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1512 based on a complaint by SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. alleging Section 337 violations through importation and post-importation sale of certain foundry coke. The investigation targets multiple European respondents and covers foundry coke products having nonconventional properties accused of infringing claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 12,600,915 and 12,331,367. This investigation concerns industrial foundry coke, a critical carbon input for metal casting and related heavy manufacturing. If successful, the case could restrict imports from several European suppliers and affect U.S. foundry coke sourcing, pricing, and supply-chain options. The asserted patents are U.S. Patent Nos. 12,600,915 and 12,331,367, with specified claims from each patent placed in issue. The accused products are defined as foundry coke products having nonconventional properties. The Commission will consider whether a domestic industry exists and whether limited exclusion and cease and desist orders should issue against the named respondents.