A petition filed April 10 alleges that lattice-boom crawler cranes and assemblies from Japan are being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. The alleged average dumping margin is 152.71 percent.
LBCCs are used to lift, lower, and move heavy materials and are typically used in large-scale construction projects, including construction of civil infrastructure like ports and bridges, industrial buildings, petrochemical and power plants, and wind turbines, though they may also be used in other applications where heavy lifting is required. LBCCs are constructed from fabricated high-strength steel components and have a distinctive lattice-patterned boom, which provides maximum load bearing while minimizing weight, and crawler tracks, which provide movement and stability. A rotating base also provides LBCCs with a horizontal range of motion.
As LBCCs are often disassembled for shipment, the petition also covers LBCC assemblies, including lattice boom assemblies and inserts thereof, lower carriage assemblies, crawler assemblies, upper carriage assemblies, hoisting assemblies, and jib assemblies.
All LBCCs are included regardless of maximum lift capacity, lattice boom length, jib configuration, or other added features.
Subject LBCCs are typically classifiable under HTSUS 8426.49.0010 and 8426.49.0090. LBCC assemblies may also be classified under HTSUS 8426.49.0010 or 8426.49.0090, 8431.49.1090, 8431.49.1010, 8431.49.1060, 8487.90.0080, or 8425.19.0000.
The Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission will consider this petition and launch investigations determining dumping margins and injury to the U.S. domestic industry, respectively. There are strict statutory deadlines associated with these proceedings, so affected companies that wish to protect their interests and mitigate duty liability on imports of these products should contact Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg as soon as possible.
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