The US tariff increases on furniture products has been pushed back, according to a new statement from President Donald Trump.

Back in October 2025, the US government implemented tariffs on a number of furniture categories. These included a 10% global tariff on imports of softwood lumber, a 25% global tariff on certain upholstered furniture, which were both set to increase to 30% from 1 January 2026.

However, in an updated statement, President Donald Trump has delayed new tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, which are now set to rise to 30% in 2027. This now leaves the tariffs at 25%.

There are some previously negotiated trade deals offering partial relief on upholstered furniture, including the UK, capped at 10%, and EU & Japan, capped at 15%.

“The United States continues to engage in productive negotiations with trade partners to address trade reciprocity and national security concerns with respect to imports of wood products,” the statement said.

Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, the government may impose trade restrictions on imports if they are determined to impair US national security. In this case, a Commerce Department report concluded that rising imports of wood and wood-derived products were weakening domestic capacity, threatening supply chain resilience, and undermining national security.

More information can be found on the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) website here: https://myhfa.org/new-import-duties-on-wood-products-what-the-recent-cbp-notice-means-for-retailers/