The U.S. is entering a new phase of tariff enforcement on wood products, from upholstered furniture to kitchen cabinets and vanities. Starting October 14, 2025, duties of 25% will apply to both categories, rising again on January 1, 2026 (to 30% for upholstered furniture and 50% for cabinets and vanities).

These increases mark one of the steepest adjustments for consumer-facing goods in recent years. For importers, contractors, and retailers, the stakes are high: tariff exposure could dramatically change landed costs, pricing power, and demand patterns.

Kitchen Furniture

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Bookings for wooden kitchen furniture (HS 9403.40) show a clear pattern of early-year acceleration followed by a steep late-year slowdown. Importers moved aggressively in the first quarter, with booking volumes up sharply through Weeks 6–15, suggesting pre-tariff stockpiling.

After mid-year, activity leveled off and then showed notably. By late Q3, weekly bookings had fallen more than 50% year over year, indicating that many shippers had already front-loaded supply or were pausing new orders until pricing and sourcing strategies reset. Because TradeView data represents forward-dated bookings, these trends highlight how tariff expectations are already reshaping short-term import plans.

Bedroom Furniture and Vanities

Bookings for wooden bedroom furniture, including vanities (HS 9403.60) show a steadier and more sustained build-up through 2025 compared with other wood categories. Importers began increasing orders earlier in the year, with strong growth starting by Week 6 and lasting into mid-spring. The pace remained elevated for nearly four months, pointing to longer production cycles and supplier lead times typical of the bedroom segment.

Unlike kitchen furniture, which saw sharper peaks and drop-offs, this category experienced a gradual normalization through the summer. Booking activity tightened from Week 25 onward but stayed within historical averages, suggesting retailers and distributors were managing inventory rather than halting orders entirely.

Overall, the data indicates a more measured adjustment strategy in bedroom and vanity imports. Importers appear to be spreading shipments over multiple months to balance tariff exposure and warehouse costs instead of rushing all pre-tariff deliveries at once.

Upholstered Furniture

Bookings for upholstered furniture with wooden frames (HS 9401.61) spiked early in 2025, followed by sharp fluctuations once news of new tariffs broke. Importers appeared to accelerate orders through the first quarter to stay ahead of potential cost changes, pushing volumes well above 2024 levels by mid-spring.

Following the official product announcement in late September, activity cooled. Weekly bookings fell more than 60% from summer into early autumn as importers paused to reassess contracts, suppliers, and pricing strategies.This pattern suggests that upholstered furniture importers are moving fastest to rebalance shipments and pricing expectations ahead of enforcement.

‍Pre-Enforcement Bookings Already Building

Between October 14 and January 6, TradeView data shows more than 37,000 containers of wood furniture already scheduled to arrive in the United States, representing an estimated $299 million in goods value:

1. HS 9403.60 (Bedroom furniture and vanities): 18,178 bookings | $209.4 million
2. HS 9401.61 (Upholstered furniture with wooden frames): 16,531 bookings | $8.6 million
3. HS 9403.40 (Kitchen furniture): 2,306 bookings | $80.9 million
   

These shipments are already committed for delivery during and after the October 14 tariff enforcement period, showing that importers are planning ahead rather than waiting for the duties to take effect. Some have accelerated production and transit schedules to secure pre-tariff arrivals, while others are staggering shipments to balance exposure and cash flow through early 2026. With duties set to rise again on January 1, 2026, the coming months will test how quickly the industry can adapt sourcing, pricing, and distribution strategies. TradeView’s forward-looking bookings data shows a market already in motion as importers adjust shipment timing, supplier relationships, and risk management plans in preparation for one of the most significant tariff adjustments in recent years.

For further context, see Vizion’s latest furniture import analysis for additional insights into trade patterns leading up to the tariff implementation.

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