Notice2026-02760
Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes (LBCCs) From Japan; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigation
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February 11, 2026
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1742 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes (LBCCs) from Japan, provided for in subheading 8426.49.00, or may be classified under statistical reporting numbers 8425.19.0000, 8431.49.1060, or 8431.49.1090 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6265-6267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02760]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-1742 (Final)]
Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes (LBCCs) From Japan; Scheduling of the
Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigation
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the
final phase of antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1742 (Final)
pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in
the United States is materially injured or threatened with material
injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of imports of Lattice-Boom Crawler
Cranes (LBCCs) from Japan, provided for in subheading 8426.49.00, or
may be classified under statistical reporting numbers 8425.19.0000,
8431.49.1060, or 8431.49.1090 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce
(``Commerce'') to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.
DATES: February 9, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel Schwartz (205-2398), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information
on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-
1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the
Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning
the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server
(<a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>). The public record for this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Scope--For purposes of this investigation, Commerce has defined the
subject merchandise as lattice boom crawler cranes, and lattice boom
crawler crane assemblies. Lattice boom crawler cranes combine the
assemblies defined below, among other components, including a lower
carriage assembly fitted with tank-link crawler tracks, an upper
carriage housing the operator cab, engine, and hydraulics, and a boom
made of steel pipe welded together in a distinctive lattice pattern.
The scope of this investigation covers lattice boom crawler cranes and
lattice boom crawler crane assemblies, whether assembled or
unassembled, and whether or not the lattice boom crawler crane contains
any additional features that provide for functions beyond the primary
lifting function. All lattice boom crawler cranes are included in the
scope regardless of maximum lift capacity, lattice boom length, jib
configuration, or other added features.
Subject merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the following
lattice boom crawler crane assemblies which can be imported in
isolation or combined in different configurations at the time of
import:
Lattice boom assemblies and pieces thereof. Lattice boom assemblies
are formed of interlocking sections of welded high-strength steel pipe,
that form the lifting attachment of the crane. A lattice boom is formed
by welding main chords together with lacing pipes typically arranged in
a ``W'' or ``V'' pattern. Lattice boom assemblies consist of a boom
butt (also known as a boom bottom or boom base), which attaches to the
upper carriage assembly, and a boom head (also known as a boom tip or
boom hat), which forms the other end of the boom structure. In between
the boom butt and boom head, boom inserts of various lengths can be
inserted to reach the desired boom height and load bearing capability.
Lattice boom assemblies may be imported with boom butt, boom tip, and
boom inserts together, but boom butt, boom tip, and boom inserts
imported alone are also covered by the scope.
Lower carriage assembly. The lower carriage assembly (also may be
referred
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to as a carbody or lower works) is constructed with high-strength steel
components and forms the base of the crawler crane. The lower carriage
assembly typically includes various motors, drive mechanisms, and
hydraulics. The lower carriage assembly may also include a set of
counterweights to provide backward stability for the assembled crane.
The lower carriage typically has a circular center that is connected to
the upper carriage assembly with a bearing. The lower and upper
carriage assemblies may or may not be connected by a bearing at the
time of importation. Steel arms extend from the center of the lower
carriage and connect to the front and rear of the crawler assemblies
that are positioned on both sides of the lower carriage assembly. The
lower carriage assembly may also contain a hydraulic system that allows
for the extension and retraction of the crawler assemblies to create a
wider base. A lower carriage assembly may be imported with or without
crawler assemblies.
Crawler assembly. Each lattice boom crawler crane contains at least
two crawler assemblies, which are continuous tracks that provide
mobility and distribute the crane's weight evenly across the ground.
The tracks of a lattice boom crawler crane consist of steel track
shoes, which are interlocking steel plates that form the tread of the
tracks and make direct contact with the ground, a track chain, which is
a continuous loop of interconnected steel links, and a crawler body and
track rollers, which support the track shoes and track chain.
Typically, drive motors mounted on the lower carriage assembly connect
to crawler-mounted drive sprockets, which engage the track chain and
allow the LBCC to move forward and backward.
Upper carriage assembly. The upper carriage assembly, also known as
the upper works, typically includes the operator's cab, hydraulic
systems, engine, boom hoist, mast, and a turntable base with swing
drive mechanism that connects to the lower carriage assembly and allows
the upper carriage to pivot on the lower carriage assembly. The upper
and lower carriage assemblies may or may not be connected by a bearing
at the time of importation. The upper carriage assembly may also
include a separate counterweight tray and counterweights, which allow
the crane to maintain balance while lifting heavy loads, as well as a
gantry, which helps lift the boom and counterweights during
installation, although the counterweight tray, counterweights, and
gantry are not required to be attached for the upper carriage assembly
to be a subject assembly. The boom butt may or may not be attached to
the upper carriage assembly at the time of entry.
Hoisting assembly. The hoisting assembly, housed within the upper
carriage assembly and lattice boom assembly, powers the lifting and
lowering of loads and typically consists of a hoisting line of high
strength steel cable, a hoist motor, hoist brakes, hoisting drums, and
a hook block formed from steel sheaves, which helps distribute the load
on the hoisting line and increases lifting capacity. The main hoisting
line typically runs from the hoist drums, housed in the upper carriage
assembly, up through the lattice boom (which may or may not house
additional hoist drums) and hook block.
Jib assemblies. Jib assemblies are optional components that can be
added to the top end of the boom to provide the crane with greater
reach. Similar to lattice boom assemblies, jib assemblies typically
consist of interlocking sections of welded steel pipe, arranged in a
``V'' or ``W'' lattice pattern. Jib assemblies can consist of either
fixed jib, which extends from the main lattice boom at a fixed angle,
or a luffing jib, which can be raised or lowered by the operator
through a separate set of controls.
Importation of any of these assemblies, whether assembled or
unassembled, constitutes unfinished lattice boom crawler cranes for
purposes of this investigation. Inclusion of other components not
identified as comprising the finished or unfinished lattice boom
crawler cranes and lattice boom crawler crane assemblies do not remove
the products from the scope.
Processing of lattice boom crawler cranes and lattice boom crawler
crane assemblies such as welding, joining, bolting, painting, coating,
finishing, or assembly, either in the country of manufacture of the in-
scope product or in a third country does not remove the product from
the scope. Lattice boom crawler cranes and lattice boom crawler crane
assemblies subject to this investigation include those that are
produced in the subject country whether assembled with other components
in the subject country or in a third country. Processing or completion
of finished and unfinished lattice boom crawler cranes and the covered
lattice boom crawler crane assemblies either in the subject country or
in a third country does not remove the product from the scope.
Lattice boom crawler cranes subject to this investigation are
typically classifiable under subheading 8426.49.00 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Lattice boom crawler
crane assemblies may also be classified under subheading 8426.49.00, or
may be classified under statistical reporting numbers 8425.19.0000,
8431.49.1060, or 8431.49.1090 of the HTSUS. While the HTSUS subheadings
are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written
description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive.
Background--The final phase of this investigation is being
scheduled pursuant to section 731(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1673d(b)), as a result of the affirmative preliminary
determination by Commerce that such products are being sold in the
United States at less than fair value within the meaning of Sec. 733
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigation was requested in
petitions filed on April 10, 2025, by The Manitowoc Company, Inc.,
Milwaukee, WI.
For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the
investigation, hearing procedures, and rules of general application,
consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201,
subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19
CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigation and public service list--
Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if
the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer
organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of this
investigation as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in Sec. 201.11 of the
Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date
specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the investigation need not file an
additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary
will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the
investigation.
Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic
filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>).
No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of any electronic
filings will be accepted until further notice.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list--Pursuant
to Sec. 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make
BPI gathered in the final phase of this investigation
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available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the
investigation, provided that the application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized
applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C.
1677(9), who are parties to the investigation. A party granted access
to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not reapply
for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report--The prehearing staff report in the final phase of
this investigation will be placed in the nonpublic record on May 19,
2026, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to Sec.
207.22 of the Commission's rules.
Hearing--The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the
final phase of this investigation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on June 3,
2026. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with
the Secretary to the Commission on or before May 28, 2026. Any requests
to appear as a witness via videoconference must be included with your
request to appear. Requests to appear via videoconference must include
a statement explaining why the witness cannot appear in person; the
Chairman, or other person designated to conduct the investigation, may
in their discretion for good cause shown, grant such a request.
Requests to appear as a remote witness due to illness or a positive
COVID-19 test result may be submitted by 3:00 p.m. the business day
prior to the hearing. Further information about participation in the
hearing will be posted on the Commission's website at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html">https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html</a>.
A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's
deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at
the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the
hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing
conference, if deemed necessary, to be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 1,
2026. Parties shall file and serve written testimony and presentation
slides in connection with their presentation at the hearing by no later
than noon on June 2, 2026. Oral testimony and written materials to be
submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2),
201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission's rules. Parties must submit
any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera
no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing.
Written submissions--Each party who is an interested party shall
submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must
conform with the provisions of Sec. 207.23 of the Commission's rules;
the deadline for filing is 5:15 p.m. on May 28, 2026. Parties shall
also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at
the hearing, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the
provisions of Sec. 207.25 of the Commission's rules. The deadline for
filing posthearing briefs is 5:15 p.m. on June 10, 2026. In addition,
any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the
investigation may submit a written statement of information pertinent
to the subject of the investigation, including statements of support or
opposition to the petition, on or before 5:15 p.m. on June 10, 2026. On
June 25, 2026, the Commission will make available to parties all
information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment.
Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before 5:15
p.m. on June 29, 2026, but such final comments must not contain new
factual information and must otherwise comply with Sec. 207.30 of the
Commission's rules. All written submissions must conform with the
provisions of Sec. 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions
that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of Sec. Sec.
201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's
Handbook on Filing Procedures, available on the Commission's website at
<a href="https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf">https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf</a>,
elaborates upon the Commission's procedures with respect to filings.
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests pursuant to Sec. 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall not
be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions,
or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a
Commissioner or Commission staff.
In accordance with Sec. Sec. 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the
Commission's rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation
must be served on all other parties to the investigation (as identified
by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service
must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for
filing without a certificate of service.
Authority: This investigation is being conducted under authority of
title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant
to Sec. 207.21 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: February 9, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-02760 Filed 2-10-26; 8:45 am]
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