USTR notifies 100 pc tariff on China-linked cranes from Nov. 9

The United States will impose 100% tariff on ship-to-shore cranes and cargo handling equipment with ties to China, effective Nov. 9, 2025, as per a notice from the Office of the US Trade Representative. The 100% levies will apply to ship-to-shore cranes manufactured in China or by a company under the control of a citizen of the country or with components from the country, according to the notice. The tariffs will also cover intermodal chassis and chassis parts, the USTR announced, in parallel with additional modifications to port fees.  It was done following a Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding practices. Beyond the tariffs, the agency switched to a weight-based fee of $46 per net ton as of Oct. 14 for foreign-vessel operators carrying automobiles. The government also removed a provision to suspend certain liquid natural gas export licenses, as per a report.

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