美USTR计划对部分起重机征收100%关税，对龙门起重机等征收最高150%额外关税

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to measures aimed at restoring the U.S. shipbuilding industry, reflecting public feedback and consultations with petitioners and advisory committees [3][4]. Group 1: Modifications to Measures - The USTR has changed the calculation basis for service fees of foreign-built vehicle transport vessels to $46 per net ton, effective from October 14, 2025 [3]. - A clause allowing the suspension of LNG export licenses without meeting certain restrictions on foreign-built vessels has been removed, retroactive to April 17, 2025 [3]. - A 100% tariff will be imposed on certain shore cranes and cargo handling equipment [3]. Group 2: Proposed Further Modifications - The USTR proposed additional modifications, including fee exemptions for certain long-term leased ethane and LPG transport vessels [4]. - Additional tariffs of up to 150% will be levied on certain cargo handling equipment, such as rubber-tired gantry cranes and their components [4]. - The deadline for submitting written comments on the proposed modifications is set for November 12, 2025 [5]. Group 3: Industry Reactions - A senior logistics industry professional indicated that the USTR's Section 301 investigation was initiated over a year ago by domestic companies and is now progressing through the necessary processes [5]. - The USTR's measures are expected to impact cranes and frames, although previous considerations for container tariffs have been abandoned [6]. - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition to the U.S. measures, labeling them as unilateral and protectionist, which disrupts global supply chains and violates WTO rules [6].