UK imposes anti-dumping tariffs on boom lifts from China

The UK government has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 71.74% on boom lifts imported from China.

It follows a finding by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) that dumped imports of boom lifts had caused injury to the UK MEWP industry, after UK manufacturer Niftylift filed an application in December 2025. 

The measures took effect on 20 August, following a decision by the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade to accept the TRA’s provisional determination.

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Provisional duties apply to self propelled articulated and telescopic boom lifts, including spider lifts, that originate in China with a maximum working height of 6m or more, and pre-assembled or ready-to-assemble sections, including boom sections, chassis, turrets or turntables and platforms. The duties exclude individual components when imported separately.

Rates vary significantly with Dingli facing the lowest provisional duty of 16.25%, while Lingong Heavy Machinery (LGMG) faces a rate of 64.25%. The two companies were individually examined in the TRA investigation, while non-sampled but cooperating Chinese exporters and producers will face a flat rate of 28.12%, (see the list below). For all other overseas exporters, a residual provisional duty of 71.74% will apply.

These latest UK tariffs come on the back of anti-dumping duties imposed on MEWPs entering the EU from China, with the European Commission concluding its investigation in April 2025. They followed similar duties introduced in the US in 2021. 

TRA investigation continues 

The provisional measures will remain in force for six months while the TRA completes its investigation, which could ultimately result in different definitive duties whether they be higher or lower.

The UK government added that if the final rate turns out to be higher, it will not retrospectively collect more than the amount under the provisional measure. “Where the definitive duty applicable to the relevant overseas exporter is lower than the corresponding provisional duty, only the amount of the definitive duty will be collected. Where the definitive duty is higher than the corresponding provisional duty, only the amount secured under the provisional duty will be collected.”

The measures also introduce additional obligations for UK importers. Businesses importing affected boom lifts must provide a guarantee for the estimated anti-dumping duty. This can take the form of a bank guarantee, bond or cash deposit.

Importers must also ensure that shipments from exporters benefiting from a specific duty rate are accompanied by a valid commercial invoice containing the required declaration. If the required invoice or declaration is not provided, the residual rate may apply.

The TRA will continue its investigation and submit a final recommendation to the UK Secretary of State before the investigation concludes.

The provisional duties are as follows: 

• Zhejiang Dingli Machinery: 16.25%
• Lingong Heavy Machinery (LGMG): 64.25%
• All other overseas exporters (residual amount): 71.74%
• Non-sampled cooperating exporters or producers: 28.12%

Non-sampled cooperating exporters or producers: (28% provisional duty)

• Fronteq (Changzhou) Machinery
• Sunward Intelligent Equipment
• Oshkosh JLG (Tianjin) Equipment Technology
• Jiangsu LiuGong Machinery 
• Terex (Changzhou) Machinery
• Zoomlion Intelligent Access Machinery 
• Hered (Shandong) Intelligent Technology 
• XCMG Group
• Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment
• Haulotte Access Equipment Manufacturing
• Shandong Chufeng Heavy Industry Machinery
• Joovoo Industries
• Jinan Juxin Machinery