Excavators from China - Absorption Review

UK Trade Remedies Authority

Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 30th, 2026

Summary

The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated Case AR0089, an absorption review concerning self-propelled tracked excavators (11,000 kg to less than 80,000 kg operating weight) imported from China. The applicant is JCB Heavy Products Ltd. Interested parties must register and submit evidence to participate in the investigation.

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What changed

The TRA has initiated an absorption review under Case AR0089 to examine whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties on Chinese excavators are being absorbed through pricing arrangements. The investigation covers self-propelled tracked excavators with a 360-degree revolving superstructure and operating weight between 11,000 kg and 80,000 kg (HS code 8429 5210 00). JCB Heavy Products Ltd, a UK manufacturer, is the applicant.

Interested parties including importers, exporters, and domestic producers must create an account on the Trade Remedies Service portal and register their interest to participate. Non-confidential submissions are accepted, and the public file contains case documentation including the pre-sampling questionnaire, initiation notice, and case timeline. Parties should review the initiation notice and timeline to understand procedural deadlines and submission requirements for the ongoing investigation.

What to do next

Register interest in Case AR0089 via the Trade Remedies Service portal to participate in the investigation
Review the pre-sampling questionnaire and submit required evidence by the specified deadline
Monitor the public file for updated case timeline and procedural notices

Source document (simplified)

AR0089 - Excavators

Absorption review

The goods that are the subject of the investigation are:

Self-propelled track-laying (i.e. tracked) excavators with a 360-degree revolving superstructure and with an operating weight of 11,000 kg (i.e., 11 tonnes) or more, but less than 80,000kg (80 tonnes).

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Case details

To take part in the investigation, create an account or sign
in to register interest.

Applicant JCB HEAVY PRODUCTS LTD Country China Last updated 30 Mar 2026 Initiation date 30 Mar 2026 Commodities affected
- 8429 5210 00

Public file

The public file contains non-confidential versions of documents submitted by registered
participants in the case. It also contains non-confidential versions of reports or other
documents generated by the Trade Remedies Authority during the investigation and links to all
relevant public notices for the case.

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| Submission: General publication - Pre-sampling questionnaire | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 30 Mar 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Notice of Initiation | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 30 Mar 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: General publication - Case timeline | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 30 Mar 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Application | Party: JCB HEAVY PRODUCTS LTD | Type: Applicant | Published: 30 Mar 2026 | No. of files: 7 |