On October 14, 2025, the presidential proclamation issued on September 29, 2025, by U.S. President Donald Trump, entered into force and effect, imposing additional tariffs on imports of softwood timber, lumber, and wooden derivative products.
As of that date, the following additional tariffs will apply to imports into the United States:
- 10% for softwood timber and lumber.
- 25% for upholstered wooden products, increasing to 30% as of January 1, 2026.
- 25% for wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities, including both complete furniture or individual parts, increasing to 50% as of January 1, 2026.
These products are exempt from the general additional import tariff currently applicable in the U.S. (10% for Chile as of today). However, this special tariff will apply in addition to any other existing duty, tax, or charge on the affected products, except where expressly excluded.
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce will continue monitoring wood imports and must assess the potential imposition of additional tariffs on hardwood timber and lumber before October 1, 2026.
Below is a regulatory timeline summarizing the main milestones related to the imposition of additional tariffs on Chilean imports by the United States:
- April 2, 2025 - “Liberation Day”: The President of the U.S. announces a 10% General Additional Tariff of 10% on most imports from the majority of countries, including Chile.
- April 5, 2025: 10% General Additional Tariff entered into force and effect.
- July 30, 2025: Announcement of 50% additional tariff on semi-finished and derivative copper products.
- August 1, 2025: Additional 50% tariff on semi-finished and derivative copper products entered into full force and effect.
- September 29, 2025: Announcement of additional tariffs imposed on wood and related products (10% on softwood timber and lumber; 25% on upholstered wooden furniture; and 25% on kitchen cabinets and vanities).
- October 14, 2025: Additional tariffs applicable to wood and derivative products entered into force and effect.
