# 2026-00327: US Slaps Tariffs on Lumber Imports to Safeguard National Wood Supply

2026-00327, Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-01-09, effective 2025-10-14 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00327
- Title: Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 1039
- Published: 2026-01-09
- Effective: 2025-10-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

US Slaps Tariffs on Lumber Imports to Safeguard National Wood Supply

## Summary

The U.S. is updating rules on importing timber, lumber, and related wood products to protect national security. New tariffs and negotiations aim to reduce risky imports starting early 2026, affecting companies bringing in softwood lumber. These changes could mean higher costs for some imports but help keep America’s wood supply safe and steady.

## Effects PRIA read

- 10% Tariff on Softwood Lumber Imports: cost, medium. The proclamation continues a 10 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain softwood timber and lumber. That 10% rate applies to goods entered for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 14, 2025.
- Tariffs on Upholstery, Cabinets, and Vanities: mixed, high. Imports of certain upholstered wooden products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities remain subject to a 25 percent ad valorem tariff for goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 14, 2025. The proclamation delays previously scheduled increases (up from 25% to 30% for upholste…
- Agreement Exemptions for Duty Increases: benefit, medium. Countries that reach an agreement with the United States that addresses the national security threat posed by imports of wood products can avoid the tariff increases described in this proclamation. The exception applies to countries with which the United States reaches such an agreement and therefo…

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## Sources
- [2026-00327 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/09/2026-00327/amendments-to-adjusting-imports-of-timber-lumber-and-their-derivative-products-into-the-united)
- [2026-00327 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-09/pdf/2026-00327.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00327 (as of 2026-06-08).