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Higher tariffs on upholstered furniture pushed to Jan. 1, 2027

The 25 percent rate stays for now. The jump to 30 percent, and 50 percent on cabinets and vanities, was delayed.

January 9, 2026

Information as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

A presidential proclamation published in the Federal Register on Jan. 9 delayed for a year the planned increase in Section 232 tariffs on upholstered furniture (25 to 30 percent) and kitchen cabinets and vanities (25 to 50 percent). The higher rates now take effect Jan. 1, 2027, except for countries that reach an agreement with the United States. The 25 percent rates remain in effect.

Sources

  1. Federal Register: Proclamation amending tariffs on timber, lumber and wood products (Jan. 9, 2026) (opens in a new tab) · federalregister.gov