US anti-dumping duty on Japanese lattice boom crawler cranes
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative determination that lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), covering the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. This triggers anti-dumping duties on imports of these cranes. Importers and freight forwarders handling Japanese crawler cranes must immediately verify HS classification, supplier pricing, and potential duty exposure to ensure compliance with the new trade remedy.
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On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final affirmative determination that lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), based on a period of investigation from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
This determination means that Japanese manufacturers are exporting cranes to the US market at prices below the home-market or constructed value, which constitutes dumping under U.S. trade law. Commerce will now assess anti-dumping duties on these imports to offset the unfair pricing practice.
What this means for shippers
Importers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers handling lattice boom crawler cranes from Japan must immediately review their supply chains and update landed-cost calculations to account for anti-dumping duties. Verify HS classification (typically 8426.30 for cranes with a hook and tackle) with your supplier and Customs broker, confirm entry prices against the dumping margins, and communicate duty exposure to all stakeholders before the final duty rate is published. Failure to budget for these duties will inflate total landed cost and erode margins.
