The US has postponed planned tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities, extending the current rates until 1 January 2027.
Under the original schedule, duties on upholstered furniture were set to rise from 25% to 30% from 1 January 2026, while tariffs on kitchen cabinets and vanities were due to double from 25% to 50% for countries without bilateral or multilateral trade agreements.
President Donald Trump said the delay reflects “ongoing productive negotiations” over wood product imports. As a result, the existing structure remains in place for another year, with tariffs capped at 10% for the UK and 15% for the European Union and Japan.
Key Numbers
- Delay: Tariff increases postponed from 1 Jan 2026 to 1 Jan 2027
- Current rates: 25% on certain upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities
- Original planned changes (from 1 Jan 2026): Upholstered furniture: 25% → 30%; Kitchen cabinets & vanities: 25% → 50% (for countries without trade agreements)
- Existing caps: 10% (UK); 15% (EU and Japan)
Strategic Implications for the Industry in 2026
The delay preserves current pricing dynamics for import-dependent furniture and fittings categories while negotiations continue. The US market remains reliant on imports - particularly from China, Vietnam, Mexico and Canada - leaving retailers and manufacturers exposed to policy shifts once the extension expires.
IKEA has signalled a potential pivot: Reuters reported in December 2025 that the company plans to increase sourcing from US-based factories; today, only 15% of IKEA products sold in the US are made domestically, versus 70% in Europe.
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