Link-Belt Cranes Issues Statement on ITC Challenge

LEXINGTON, Ky, July 24, 2026 — Link-Belt Cranes issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s imposition of anti-dumping tariffs on imports of lattice boom crawler cranes (LBCC) and LBCC assemblies from Japan:

The Commerce Department’s analysis contains significant errors and runs afoul of the law.  Link-Belt intends to challenge the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final anti-dumping determination concerning lattice boom crawler cranes (LBCCs) at the U.S. Court of International Trade.

We wish to emphasize to our customers, partners, and stakeholders that while the anti-dumping duties are currently in effect, they remain subject to judicial review.  If we are successful in our challenge before the Court of International Trade, we will be entitled to seek refunds of any cash deposits paid to Customs.  We strongly dispute the determination and believe it is not supported by the facts or applicable law.

We have full confidence in the merits of our case.  We look forward to presenting our case before the Court and demonstrating that the Department’s determination was in error.

We remain committed to serving our customers across the United States and encourage our customers and partners to reach out directly with any questions or concerns.

Link-Belt Cranes has been a trusted name in the crane industry for over a century, providing high-quality lifting solutions to customers throughout North America and around the world. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, integrity, customer service, and satisfaction.