Japan's Giant Lattice Cranes Hit With Dumping Duties
Published Date: 6/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan are being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair value. Starting June 4, 2026, this means importers might face extra duties to keep things fair for American businesses. This decision affects Japanese crane exporters and U.S. buyers, aiming to balance the playing field and protect jobs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Antidumping Deposit Rates Imposed
If you import lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan, U.S. Customs will require cash deposits based on Commerce's final margins: 12.36% for Kobelco, 20.00% for Sumitomo, and 16.18% for all other Japanese exporters. These deposit requirements apply as instructed to Customs and will remain in effect until Commerce says otherwise.
Suspension Effective Dates and ITC Review
Commerce ordered suspension of liquidation for entries of the subject cranes entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after January 16, 2026 for Kobelco and all other producers, and on or after June 4, 2026 (the publication date) for Sumitomo. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide within 45 days whether U.S. industry is injured; if the ITC finds no injury, all cash deposits will be refunded and suspension lifted, but if the ITC finds injury, antidumping duties will be assessed going forward.
Parts, Assemblies, and Processing Covered
Commerce's scope expressly covers lattice boom crawler cranes and a wide range of assemblies and parts (e.g., lattice boom assemblies, lower and upper carriage assemblies, crawler assemblies, hoisting and jib assemblies), whether imported assembled or unassembled. Processing or finishing in the country of manufacture or a third country (welding, painting, assembly, etc.) does not remove these items from the scope.
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