October 14, 2025

New U.S. tariffs on lumber, cabinets and furniture come into effect

A United States Presidential Proclamation now imposes ad valorem duties ranging between 10 percent and 25 percent on imports of softwood lumber, upholstered wooden furniture products, and completed kitchen cabinets/vanities and parts.

The additional duties are effective with respect to goods entered into the U.S. for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 14, 2025.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a guidance on the implementation of the Proclamation:

Link: U.S. CBP- Guidance: Section 232 Import Duties on Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products