Importing Furniture & Home Goods to the US
Duty Rates for Furniture & Home Goods Imports
0%–6% MFN, +25% Section 301 China-origin
Duty rates for furniture & home goods vary significantly by specific product type, material, and country of origin. The rates above represent the typical range — use the HTS classifier to get the exact rate for your specific product.
HTS Chapters
- Chapter 94 — Furniture, Bedding
Common HTS Code Headings
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Regulatory Requirements for Furniture & Home Goods Imports
Beyond standard CBP duties, furniture & home goods imports may require:
- CPSC FHSA requirements
- Prop 65 (California)
- TSCA formaldehyde limits (wood products)
Common Pitfalls
- Wood species identification for CITES
- TSCA non-compliant formaldehyde levels
- AD/CVD orders on Chinese wooden furniture
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How Country of Origin Affects Furniture & Home Goods Duty Rates
The country where your furniture & home goods are manufactured significantly impacts your total duty burden:
| Origin Country | Trade Agreement | Section 301 | Est. Total Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | None | +7.5%–25% on most goods | MFN + S301 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | None | None | MFN Rate |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | GSP (partial) | None | 0% (GSP (partial)) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | USMCA | None | 0% (USMCA) |
| 🇮🇳 India | GSP (suspended) | None | 0% (GSP (suspended)) |
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Common Questions About Importing Furniture & Home Goods
US furniture tariff rates under MFN: wood household furniture (HTS 9403.30–9403.60) 0%, wooden bedroom furniture (9403.50) 0%, upholstered seating not of wood (9401.61) 3.7%, office furniture of metal (9403.10–9403.20) 0%, wooden office furniture (9403.30) 0%, outdoor furniture of metal (9403.90) 0%. MFN base rates are very low — but China adds 25% Section 301 on top, plus 10% IEEPA, creating an effective rate of approximately 35%+ for Chinese-origin furniture. Mexico and Canada qualify for 0% under USMCA. Vietnam (no FTA) pays MFN + 10% IEEPA = 10%+ effective rate but no Section 301.
TSCA Title VI (40 CFR Part 770) sets legally binding formaldehyde emission limits for composite wood products imported into the US: particleboard ≤0.09 ppm, medium density fiberboard (MDF) ≤0.11 ppm, thin MDF ≤0.13 ppm, hardwood plywood ≤0.05 ppm. Furniture containing these materials must be certified by an EPA-accredited Third-Party Certifier (TPC) — importers must obtain TPC certificates from suppliers before the first shipment. California CARB Phase 2 standards are identical to TSCA Title VI and apply at the state level. Non-compliant products are subject to CBP detention and EPA enforcement action. Solid wood furniture with no composite wood panels is not subject to TSCA Title VI.
The Lacey Act (16 USC 3371) requires importers to file a USDA PPQ Form 505 Plant and Plant Product declaration for all wood-containing furniture at the time of entry. The declaration must list the scientific species name, country of harvest, and quantity for each wood component. This applies to furniture containing any solid wood, engineered wood, or wood fiber — including MDF, plywood, particleboard, and solid wood components. Importers cannot claim they were unaware of the wood species in their products — due diligence requires requesting species documentation from suppliers. Violations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation and criminal penalties up to $500,000 for knowing violations. CBP coordinates with USDA to enforce Lacey Act compliance on furniture imports, particularly from China where CITES-listed species supply chain concerns are elevated.
Yes. Active AD/CVD orders on furniture: wooden bedroom furniture from China (Commerce Case A-570-890, active since 2005) carries AD rates varying by Chinese company from ~0% to over 216% — importers must check the specific AD rate for their Chinese supplier. Upholstered commercial furniture from China has been under investigation. Combined AD + CVD + Section 301 + IEEPA effective rates on Chinese wooden bedroom furniture can reach 30%–55%+ total depending on the specific Chinese producer's AD rate. Always verify current company-specific cash deposit rates at enforcement.trade.gov before contracting with a Chinese furniture supplier. Rates change through annual administrative reviews.
Mexico: 0% duty under USMCA (vs. ~35%+ effective from China), 3–7 day truck transit versus 30+ days ocean, growing production capacity in Baja California, Jalisco, and Guanajuato. Mexico's proximity eliminates ocean freight cost, partially offsetting any higher per-unit manufacturing cost. Vietnam: 0% MFN base rate (no Section 301), 10% IEEPA baseline applies, but total effective rate is roughly 10%–14% vs. 35%+ from China. However, Vietnam anti-circumvention risk increases if furniture uses Chinese-origin composite wood inputs — maintain Lacey Act documentation showing Vietnamese wood sourcing. India: artisan/solid wood furniture enters at 0% MFN; growing manufacturing capability but higher logistics costs and longer lead times than Vietnam. Total landed cost modeling across origins is essential before making a long-term sourcing commitment.
Furniture & Home Goods Import Analysis — 2026 Tariff Environment
The 2026 Tariff Environment for Furniture & Home Goods
The US tariff landscape for furniture & home goods imports has shifted dramatically since 2024. China-origin furniture & home goods face Section 301 surcharges that push effective duty rates well above MFN baseline — in many cases doubling the total landed cost compared to alternative sourcing countries. The April 2026 IEEPA executive order added a 10% baseline tariff on goods from countries without active free trade agreements, creating a new cost layer that affects most origin countries except Mexico, which qualify for USMCA preferential treatment. For importers, this means duty modeling must now account for MFN base rate + Section 301 (if China) + Section 232 (if steel/aluminum content) + IEEPA baseline (if non-FTA origin) + MPF + HMF — a five-layer tariff stack that requires careful calculation.
Supply Chain Dynamics: Where Furniture & Home Goods Are Actually Made
The top US import sources for furniture & home goods — China, Vietnam, Malaysia — each present a different cost-compliance trade-off. China remains the dominant producer by volume, but the cumulative tariff burden (MFN + Section 301 + IEEPA) has accelerated sourcing diversification since 2018. Vietnam has absorbed much of the China-to-alternative shift, particularly for furniture & home goods, but faces its own IEEPA exposure and rising labor costs. CBP anti-circumvention enforcement scrutinizes Vietnam-origin goods assembled from Chinese components. Mexico offers a tariff advantage through USMCA — qualifying goods enter at 0% duty, bypassing Section 301, IEEPA, and MFN layers entirely. However, USMCA rules of origin require meeting regional value content (RVC) thresholds and origin tracing documentation. Importers should model total landed cost across at least three origin countries before committing to procurement contracts, using the Landed Cost Calculator for accurate comparisons.
Compliance Requirements That Furniture & Home Goods Importers Miss
Furniture & Home Goods imports face 3 distinct regulatory requirements, administered by multiple federal agencies operating independently. CPSC requirements for this category include mandatory third-party testing at CPSC-accepted laboratories, product certification, and ongoing compliance documentation. CPSC can issue recalls, mandatory corrective actions, and civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation for willful non-compliance. Run a compliance check to identify every agency with jurisdiction over your specific product.
Reducing Your Furniture & Home Goods Import Costs in 2026
With multiple tariff layers stacking, furniture & home goods importers have several cost optimization strategies:
- HTS classification optimization: Many furniture & home goods products can be classified under multiple headings with different duty rates. A classification review by a licensed customs broker or trade attorney can identify lower-duty alternatives. Use the HTS Classifier for initial assessment.
- USMCA preference utilization: If sourcing from Mexico or Canada, ensure your products meet USMCA rules of origin. Many importers fail to claim available FTA preferences because they lack the required certificate of origin documentation — leaving money on the table on every shipment.
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) strategy: Importing furniture & home goods into an FTZ before entering US commerce can reduce duty exposure through inverted tariff manufacturing, duty deferral, and re-export without duty payment.
- Duty drawback: If you re-export furniture & home goods (or use imported materials in goods that are exported), you may recover up to 99% of duties paid through the CBP drawback program.
- First Sale valuation: For multi-tier supply chains (manufacturer → middleman → importer), the "first sale" rule allows duties to be assessed on the lower manufacturer-to-middleman price rather than the middleman-to-importer price — reducing the dutiable value by 15%–30% in many cases.
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Tariff rates are sourced from USITC HTS Schedule as of 2026-07-04. Compliance requirements based on current CBP, FDA, USDA, and CPSC regulations. Always verify with official sources before importing. AI-assisted analysis — not legal or customs advice.