The following was taken in part from the NCBFAA and is an update to our September 30th, 2025 Customer Advisory:

Trump Administration Delays Section 232 Tariff Increases for Upholstered Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets

On December 31st, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation to delay the anticipated Section 232 tariff increases for imports of upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

Under the initial September 29th, 2025, presidential proclamation, the Section 232 tariff increases for imports of upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities were set to take effect on January 1st, 2026 at 12:01 AM EST.

The current 25% import tariff on certain upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, as imposed under the September 25th, 2025, Proclamation remains in effect.

Upholstered wooden furniture subject to the 25% rate will continue to be filed under subheading 9903.76.02, which will apply to subheadings 9401.61.4011; 9401.61.4031; 9401.61.6011; and 9401.61.6031.

Wooden cabinets and vanities subject to the 25% tariff will continue to be filed under subheading 9903.76.03, covering subheadings 9403.40.9060; 9403.60.8093; and 9403.91.0080.

Additional filing guidance was provided in the October 10th, 2025, CSMS # 66492057 “GUIDANCE: Section 232 Import Duties on Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products.” RIM logistics, ltd. will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation and provide updates as necessary. Please reach out to your RIM representative if you have any further questions.