New Tariffs Announced on Cabinets & Furniture: What You Need to Know

On Monday, the White House released a proclamation detailing a new round of tariffs impacting several categories of home furnishing products and materials, including upholstered furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, and imported lumber and timber. These tariffs were first announced the previous week on President Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, with additional clarification coming in the official proclamation.

The initial start date of October 1 has since been revised to October 14, 2025, allowing businesses and importers additional time to prepare.

Below is a breakdown of what the changes mean for homeowners, builders, suppliers, and the remodeling industry as a whole.

Tariffs by Product Category

Imported Lumber and Timber

• 10% tariff across the board

• Applies to all lumber products not specifically excluded

Upholstered Furniture

• Subject to a 25% tariff beginning October 14

• Will rise to 30% on January 1, 2026

• This tariff replaces, rather than stacks on top of, any existing tariffs (e.g., products from Vietnam currently tariffed at 20% will move to 25%, then to 30%)

Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry

• 25% tariff starting October 14

• Increases to 50% on January 1, 2026

• This tariff applies not only to finished cabinets but also to imported cabinetry components, including doors, frames, and possibly hardware

  
  

Country-Specific Rates

Some countries have been given special tariff caps:

• United Kingdom: Maximum of 10% on wood products

• European Union & Japan: Tariffs on wood products capped at 15%

Notably, the USMCA trade agreement (which governs trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico) was not mentioned in the proclamation, leaving the status of Canadian and Mexican imports unclear at this time. This could potentially affect cabinet and wood product imports from North America, depending on future clarifications.

What This Means for the Industry

For homeowners planning kitchen or bathroom renovations, or for those in the business of importing cabinetry, furniture, or wood products, these changes could impact both pricing and availability. The inclusion of components in the cabinetry tariff means even domestic assembly operations using imported parts may see increased costs.

Industry professionals may want to review their supply chains, seek alternative sourcing options, or accelerate current projects ahead of the new tariff implementation dates.

Key Dates to Remember

• October 14, 2025 – Tariffs take effect:

  • 10% on imported lumber

  • 25% on upholstered furniture

  • 25% on kitchen and bathroom cabinetry (and parts)

• January 1, 2026 – Increased tariffs:

  • 30% on upholstered furniture

  • 50% on cabinetry and cabinetry parts

    
    

For questions about how this may affect your renovation plans or cabinetry orders, feel free to contact us directly. We're here to help you navigate material options, timelines, and potential impacts to your project.