Commerce Probes Japanese Lattice Boom Cranes for Unfair US Dumping
Published Date: 5/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This move could lead to extra duties on these imports, helping American crane makers like The Manitowoc Company compete fairly. The investigation began April 30, 2025, and could impact prices and trade soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
Commerce Opens LTFV Investigation
The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a less-than-fair-value (antidumping) investigation of lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan effective April 30, 2025. The period of investigation is April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Commerce will make its preliminary determination no later than 140 days after initiation, and the U.S. International Trade Commission will make a preliminary injury determination within 45 days after the petition filing (petition filed April 10, 2025).
Petitioner’s Estimated 157.43% Dumping Margin
In the petition data cited by Commerce, the estimated dumping margin for lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan is 157.43 percent. Commerce stated there is reason to believe imports may be sold at less than fair value based on this comparison of U.S. price to normal value.
Investigation Could Lead to Extra Duties
The initiation of this antidumping investigation could lead to extra duties on lattice boom crawler crane imports from Japan, which the notice and summary say may affect prices and trade. The petition was filed by The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a U.S. domestic producer, and the investigation was initiated after Commerce found the petition met statutory requirements.
Wide Scope: Cranes and Assemblies Covered
The investigation’s scope covers all lattice boom crawler cranes and lattice boom crawler crane assemblies from Japan, whether assembled or unassembled and regardless of maximum lift capacity, boom length, or added features. The notice lists typical HTSUS subheadings including 8426.49.0010, 8426.49.0090, 8431.49.1090, 8431.49.1060, and 8425.19.0000.
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