In October 2025, the U.S. announced new tariffs effective November 1 on trucks and truck parts
25%
and 10% on buses and also and additional 100% on certain Chinese goods in response to China's export
controls. Additional tariffs and new regulations for other products like wood
products, cabinets, and furniture have been implemented or are pending, and
further changes could be in the works.
Additional tariffs and new regulations for other products like wood products, cabinets, and furniture have been implemented or are pending, and further changes could be in the works.
New and pending tariffs
Trucks, truck parts, and buses: A 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and their parts, and a 10 % tariff on imports from China, announced in response to China's export controls on rare earth minerals and other goods, effective November 1, 2025.
Certain Chinese-made or Chinese-owned/operated ships: A port fee of greater than or equal to $18$ per net ton (or $120 (per container) on Chinese-manufactured vessels, and $50 per net ton on Chinese-owned or -operated vessels, effective October 14, 2025.
Wood products, furniture, and cabinets:
Softwood timber and lumber: An additional 10% tariff (rising to 30% on January 1, 2026), effective October 14, 2025.
Certain upholstered wooden products: An additional 25% tariff (rising to 50% on January 1, 2026), effective October 14, 2025.
Kitchen cabinets and vanities: A 25% tariff, effective October 14, 2025.
Pharmaceuticals: A 100% tariff on branded pharmaceuticals imported from abroad, unless the manufacturer is building a production facility in the United States. This is intended to incentivize domestic production and is effective as of October 1, 2025.
Critical software: The U.S. has announced it will also impose export controls on "any and all critical software," but the specific details are not yet available in the provided search results.
Other
developments
Tariff exemptions: Some exemptions exist, such as for companies building U.S. manufacturing facilities or those who can claim duty-free preference under trade agreements like the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Port fees: Additional fees are being assessed on vessels calling on U.S. ports, which may be passed on to consumers.
Drawback
claims: While processing will continue, payments may be delayed until federal
funding is restored.
Important considerations
Stay informed: The situation is rapidly evolving. It is important to check official sources and consult with trade experts for the latest information and guidance.
Contact the government: For questions about specific exemptions, contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
As of October 2025, the U.S. has implemented multiple tariff changes this year, with new duties coming into effect in October and more scheduled for November. These tariffs expand duties on various goods, including wood products, vehicles, and pharmaceuticals, but some recent trade actions have reduced or capped rates for specific partners.
Recent and upcoming tariff changes Effective in October 2025
Softwood timber and lumber: A new 10% tariff took effect on October 14, with a planned increase to 30% on January 1, 2026.
Wooden furniture, cabinets, and vanities: New tariffs began on October 14. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are subject to a 25% duty, increasing to 50% on January 1, 2026. Upholstered wooden products face a 25% tariff, rising to 30% in January.
Country-specific
caps: As part of recent trade deals, the tariffs on these wood products
are capped at 10% for imports from the United Kingdom and 15% for imports from
the European Union and Japan.
Maritime port fees: New fees on Chinese ships took effect on October 14, starting at $50 per net ton.
Effective
in November 2025
Medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts: Starting November 1, a 25% tariff will apply to most medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and their parts, with a 10% tariff on buses.
Additional tariffs on China: Following China's expansion of export controls on rare earth minerals, the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, beginning November 1. This would bring the total tariff rate on many Chinese imports to 130%.
Legal and economic context
Court challenges: In late August, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were illegal, but allowed them to remain in effect until at least mid-October to allow for an appeal. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on this case in early November.
Ending de minimis exemption: A global suspension of the "de minimis" exemption took effect on August 29, 2025. This means that nearly all imported shipments, regardless of value, are now subject to duties and taxes.
Average tariff rate: Economic analysts have reported that the ongoing tariff measures have pushed the average U.S. effective tariff rate to levels not seen since the 1930s.
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Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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