Confirmed: Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Imported Lumber, Cabinets & Vanities

Overview

On Monday, September 29 (U.S. time), President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 10% tariff on imported softwood logs and lumber, as well as a 25% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered wood products.

More details and analysis are outlined below.

Tariff Proclamation Details

On September 29, President Trump issued a proclamation declaring that the volume and nature of imported wood and wood products pose a threat to the United States. As a result, the administration will impose new or increased tariffs on several product categories:

Tariff Schedule

Key Notes & Special Provisions

Unlike previous “one-size-fits-all” tariff actions, this proclamation includes differentiated treatment based on trade partners:

1. EU & Japan

The newly added tariff combined with existing duties may not exceed 15%.

2. United Kingdom

A stricter cap applies — combined tariffs may not exceed 10%.

3. Exemptions from Reciprocal Tariff Rules

These tariffs are not subject to the reciprocal tariff framework, meaning they stand independently of agreements announced earlier this year.

4. Interaction with Proclamation 10908 (Automotive & Auto Parts Tariff Adjustment)

If a product falls under the tariff adjustments outlined in Proclamation 10908 (March 26, 2025), the 10908 tariff rules prevail.

In short: If wood products are also covered by other existing tariff orders, the highest applicable tariff will take precedence.

Effective Date

The new tariff measures apply to all goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after:

📅 12:01 a.m. EDT, October 14, 2025

This timing is strategically significant—late autumn marks the tail end of North America’s construction season. Implementing the tariffs now minimizes immediate disruption while allowing clearer cost planning for 2026 building projects.

HTSUS Classification Overview

Tariffs under HTSUS 9903.76.01 apply to the following categories of imported softwood logs and lumber:

4403.11.00
4403.21.01
4403.22.01
4403.23.01
4403.24.01
4403.25.01
4403.26.01
4403.99.01
4406.11.00
4406.91.00
4407.11.00
4407.12.00
4407.13.00
4407.14.00
4407.19.00

Tariffs under HTSUS 9903.76.02 / 9903.76.20 / 9903.76.21 / 9903.76.22 apply to:

Imported upholstered wood furniture, including sofas and chairs.

Relevant categories include:
9401.61.4011
9401.61.4031
9401.61.6011
9401.61.6031

Tariffs under HTSUS 9903.76.03 / 9903.76.20 / 9903.76.21 / 9903.76.22 apply to:

All imported completed kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related components, including:

9401.61.4011
9401.61.4031
9401.61.6011
9401.61.6031

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