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U.S. Sets Oct. 14 Start for Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber, Furniture and Cabinets

The action stems from a Section 232 national-security finding by the Commerce Department.

LACHUTE, CANADA - APRIL 10: Wood is processed at the C.A. Spencer sawmill on April 10, 2025 in Lachute, Canada. Canadian lumber producers face an uncertain business climate as Trump tariffs loom over the lumber industry, such as C.A. Spencer, who exports 10% of their product to the United States and 25% to the asian market. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Tariffs apply to covered wood products entered for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on Oct. 14, 2025, following the presidential proclamation issued Sept. 29.
  • New ad valorem rates include 10% on softwood lumber, 25% on certain upholstered wood products rising to 30% on Jan. 1, 2026, and 25% on kitchen cabinets and vanities rising to 50% on Jan. 1, 2026.
  • The proclamation caps rates for allies at 10% for the UK and an effective 15% ceiling for the EU and Japan, and sets tariff-stacking rules that prioritize other programs such as auto tariffs and specify when 232 duties displace or add to existing measures.
  • Because Section 232 duties stack with trade remedies, the effective charge on Canadian softwood lumber is expected to reach about 45.19% when combined with current antidumping and countervailing duties.
  • Commerce and USTR are directed to monitor imports, negotiate with partners, report updates by Jan. 1 and March 28, 2026, and consider adding more wood products, with analysts warning of higher costs and potential delays for construction and hospitality projects.