Federal Register Announces Antidumping Duty Order on Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes from Japan

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On July 23, 2026, the Department of Commerce issued an antidumping duty order on lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan. This action follows an affirmative final determination by both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

Background

Earlier, on June 4, 2026, the Department of Commerce found that lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan were being sold in the United States at less than fair value. This decision was based on sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Subsequently, on July 16, 2026, the ITC confirmed that the U.S. industry was being harmed by these dumped imports.

Scope of the Order

The order covers lattice boom crawler cranes and their parts from Japan. These cranes have specific components:

  • Lattice boom assemblies.
  • Lower carriage assembly.
  • Crawler assembly.
  • Upper carriage assembly.
  • Hoisting assembly.
  • Jib assemblies.

The order includes all cranes, whether they have additional features or not.

Antidumping Duties

Unliquidated entries of these cranes from Japan are now subject to antidumping duties. These duties apply to entries made on or after January 16, 2026, the date of the preliminary determination.

The dumping margins for the major exporters are as follows:

  • Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.: 12.36%
  • Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes Co., Ltd.: 20.00%
  • All other producers: 16.18%

Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits

Commerce has instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of these cranes and require cash deposits. This will continue until further notice.

Provisional Measures

Provisional measures started on January 16, 2026, and ended on July 15, 2026. Entries made between July 15, 2026, and July 19, 2026, are not subject to antidumping duties. However, from July 20, 2026, suspension of liquidation resumes.

Annual Inquiry Service Lists

Commerce will maintain an annual inquiry service list for each order. Interested parties can be added to this list for future notifications.

Notification

This notice establishes the antidumping duty order on lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan. For a comprehensive list of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, visit the Commerce website.

Commerce’s goal is to ensure fair trade and protect U.S. industries from unfair competition. This order reflects their continued commitment to these principles.

For further details, access the full Federal Register document online.


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