On September 29, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing Section 232 tariffs on specified imports of softwood timber and lumber, upholstered furniture, and kitchen cabinets and vanities.

While the Administration exempted lauan from the 232 plywood tariffs, the language of the Proclamation was less clear about whether lauan would be subject to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on October 14, 2025.

After research and conversations with multiple law firms and Rep. Rudy Yakym’s staff, we have concluded that lauan plywood will be subject to reciprocal tariffs beginning at 12:01 am ET on October 14. Read more at RVIA.org