U . S . trade commission to probe into memory devices of Samsung , SK Hynix SEOUL , Jan . 22 ( Yonhap ) -- U . S . trade authorities have said they will investigate memory devices made by Samsung Electronics Co . , SK Hynix Inc . and several other firms for alleged unfair import trade practices . The U . S . International Trade Commission said Friday that it has voted to institute an investigation of certain solid state storage drives , stacked electronic components and products containing those memory devices . The investigation came about two weeks after the U . S . - based firm BiTMICRO , LLC . filed an amended complaint alleging trade violations . " The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain solid state storage drives , stacked electronic components , and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant , " the commission said in a news release posted on its website . Other companies identified by the commission as respondents in the investigation include China - based Lenovo Group Ltd . , Taiwan ' s ASUSTeK Computer Inc . and the Japanese VAIO Corporation of Azumino , as well as two U . S . firms , Dell and HP . Under section 337 , the commission said it determines whether there is unfair competition in the importation of products into , or their subsequent sale in , the United States . The commission said it may issue orders barring the importation of certain products into the United States if a violation is found . ( END )