SC&RA Urges Further Tariff Relief for Tower & Crawler Cranes, High-Tensile Steel

(June 18, 2026) -In a June 16, 2026, letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, SC&RA thanked the Trump Administration for the recent 15% tariff relief on mobile cranes (HTSUS 8705.10.00) under Annex I-C of the June 1 Proclamation. SC&RA is now requesting that tower cranes (HTSUS 8426.20.00) and crawler cranes (HTSUS 8426.49.00 and 8426.99.00) receive the same 15% rate. These cranes are functionally equivalent to mobile cranes for critical heavy-lifting work on infrastructure, energy, AI data centers, semiconductor plants, and other key projects. The disparity appears to be a classification oversight rather than a policy choice. Additionally, SC&RA seeks a tariff exemption for specialized high-tensile steel, which is unavailable domestically, that U.S. manufacturers need to build safe, reliable cranes and trailers. SC&RA’s letter emphasizes how these measures would support America’s infrastructure and economic progress. The letter emphasizes how these measures support America's industrial renaissance. SC&RA remains committed to further dialogue with the Department of Commerce to ensure members have access to essential equipment without unnecessary cost burdens. To read the letter, click here. Questions? Contact CEO Joel Dandrea.