Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Products Announced (Updated 9/30)

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Section 232 Tariffs

Section 232 Tariffs

September 30, 2025

Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Products Announced

On Sept. 29, President Trump issued a proclamation under Section 232 imposing new tariffs on lumber, furniture, cabinets, and other wood products effective October 14, 2025, as outlined below:

10% global tariff on softwood lumber

25% global tariff on certain upholstered furniture, rising to 30% January 1, 2026

25% global tariff on kitchen cabinets/vanities, rising to 50% January 1, 2026

One important thing to note: All tariff provisions under Chapter 44 of the USHTS are being removed from Annex II of Executive Order 14257 for any shipments arriving to the U.S. on or after October 14th (there is no in-transit exclusion for this). This means any lumber products previously excluded from Annex II of Executive Order 14257 will be subject to reciprocal tariffs moving forward, if the product is not specifically identified in the Executive Order.

U.S. Trade “Partners” will receive more favorable treatment that reflects the terms of their trade deals, as defined below:

UK is capped at 10%

EU and Japan are capped at 15% combined MFN + 232 rate

Other countries may face reciprocal tariffs if they are not under special treatment

The Commerce Department’s Section 232 report concluded that imports threaten U.S. national security by weakening domestic mill capacity, eroding competitiveness, and risking shortages for defense and critical infrastructure needs. Wood products are deemed essential for munitions, missile-defense systems, housing, transport, and the power grid.

The proclamation annex lists tariff subheadings covered. The administration also warned of potential additional tariffs to prevent circumvention and mentioned that countries negotiating with the U.S. may secure alternatives.

March 27, 2025

Tariffs Update: New Auto and Parts Duties Under Section 232

A new proclamation imposes a 25% tariff on specified automobiles and certain auto parts, in addition to existing duties. Here’s what you need to know:

Steel and Aluminum Update

August 18, 2025

Effective August 18 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the department of Commerce has officially expanded the scope of Section 232 by adding new aluminum and steel derivative products to Annex I of the HTSUS. Importers should take immediate note of the following changes:

Aluminum Products (CSMS #65936615):

Added under Proclamation 10895.

New Products classified under subdivisions (j/k/r/s) of U.S. Note 19 are now subject to duties.

Tariff rates range from 50% ad valorem (general) to 25% (UK-specific), with some exemptions at 0% for U.S.-processed products.

Steel Products (CSMS #65936570):

Added under Proclamation 10896.

New products classified under subdivisions (m/n/t/u) of U.S. Note 16 are now subject to duties.

Tariff rates include 50% ad valorem (general) and 25% (UK-specific), with certain exemptions at 0% for U.S.-melted and poured products.

FAQs & Guidance:

Importers should consult the official Section 232 FAQs for critical details, including:

Reporting country of melt and pour

Steel/aluminum content valuation

Reporting rules for goods subject to both steel and aluminum duties

Additional Notes:

Russian aluminum duties remain at 200% (HTS 9903.85.67 / 9903.85.68).

Reciprocal tariffs under EO 14257 apply to non-steel/aluminum content.

No drawback is available for these duties.

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admissions remain restricted to “privileged foreign status.”

February 18, 2025

On Friday, February 14th, the official annex lists (containing all the specific HTS codes) were made available for steel and aluminum. The full list of codes can be found below in links to the official Federal Register Memos.

As a reminder, this renders all previous aluminum and steel agreements with trading partners invalid, effective March 12th. No exclusions or exemptions will be issued. However, if you have a current exclusion, it will be effective until the expiration date or until the volume has been exhausted.

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February 13, 2025

Starting March 12, 2025, a 25% tariff will apply to all steel and aluminum imports, including specified derivative products. Additionally, an expanded list of derivative products will also be subject to tariffs. However, these tariffs will only take effect once the Secretary of Commerce confirms that an efficient system is in place to process and collect duties. As soon as the updated Annex listing the expanded derivative products is available we will share an update.

Key Details:

Trade Agreements & Exclusions:

Additional Changes:

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