Tariffs are a big reason prices have gone up in the hydraulic breaker industry.

A lot of breakers, wear parts, and seal kits come from places like Japan, Italy,  Germany, and other parts of Europe, so when tariffs hit, the cost goes up right away, and that usually gets passed along. Even small percentages can add up fast on high-dollar equipment or large orders.

At Attachment Service Centers, we keep a close eye on those costs and work directly with suppliers to avoid unnecessary markups wherever we can.

It’s not just finished products either.

Tariffs also impact raw materials like steel and hydraulic components, which pushes costs even higher. With things like Section 232 steel tariffs (a  50% derivative tariff!), figuring out exactly how much of a product is affected can get complicated, and that’s where costs can get inconsistent. Our experience helps us break that down accurately and find the most cost-effective option for each customer. Knowing exactly what you need—and how to handle the details on a commercial invoice can save a lot of money. Larger companies don’t always have the time or product-level knowledge to catch those details.

There’s also some uncertainty built into the process.

Freight carriers and brokers handle duty collection, but with regulations constantly changing, mistakes do happen. That’s why we stay hands-on with incoming shipments—checking classifications, verifying costs, and making sure everything lines up. It helps avoid surprises and keeps pricing as consistent and transparent as possible.

Tariffs can also limit where products can be sourced.

When certain suppliers get more expensive, options shrink, which can mean longer lead times and higher prices. We work hard to maintain strong supplier relationships and find alternative options when needed, so our customers aren’t stuck waiting or overpaying.

Bottom line: prices and lead times are up, and tariffs are a big part of it.

At Attachment Service Centers, we only apply tariffs to products we directly import, and not as a blanket charge. You won’t see a flat percentage added to domestic items, just the actual import cost, applied fairly to the specific product. As a family-run business, we stay closely involved every step of the way, so you get clear pricing, fewer surprises, and solutions that keep your operation moving.