Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
1. Purpose
Proclamation 10976 aims to adjust tariffs on imports of timber, lumber, and related wood products to address national security threats posed by these imports to the U.S. economy and defense capabilities.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Impose Tariffs on Wood Products: A 10% duty on softwood timber and lumber; 25% tariff on certain upholstered wooden products and kitchen cabinets effective October 14, 2025.
- Increase Tariff Rates: Raise duty for certain upholstered wooden products to 30% and kitchen cabinets to 50% effective January 1, 2026.
- Coordinate with the United Kingdom: Engage in structured negotiations to resolve national security concerns related to wood product imports.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Monitor imports and assess their impact on national security; recommend further actions as needed.
- Tariff Expansion Process: Establish procedures to include additional wood products subject to tariffs if they threaten national security.
3. Important Points
- National Security Concerns: Imports of wood products pose a significant threat to U.S. national security by jeopardizing the domestic timber industry's viability.
- Critical Uses of Wood Products: Wood products are vital for defense infrastructure, including housing for military personnel and components for defense systems.
- Impact on Domestic Industry: Current import levels are leading to mill closures and reduced production in the domestic wood industry, increasing dependency on foreign supplies.
- Commerce Secretary's Role: The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with continuous monitoring and recommending actions on wood product imports related to national security.
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