US Tariffs on Wood and Furniture Imports from Russia (2025)

The Impact of Political Tensions on Trade and Opportunities for Turkish Manufacturers

The furniture and wood sector is a sensitive and regulatory-sensitive area, where millions of dollars of global trade take place.
As of 2025, the political and economic tensions between the US and Russia have begun to have an impact on furniture and wood product imports.

So, how does the US impose tariffs on furniture and wood products imported from Russia?
How can Turkish manufacturers stand out in this situation?
All the details are here!

2025 Customs Practices in US-Russia Trade

Removal of Most-Favored Nation (MFN) Status

The US revoked Russia's MFN (Most-Favored Nation) status in 2022.
This decision resulted in the imposition of generalized, high tariffs on all products imported from Russia.

In other words: Russia is no longer treated as a "normal country" in the US customs system.
For furniture and wood products, these rates can now start at 25% and go up.

🪑 Applied Customs Duty Rates (2025)

Product Group Average Customs Duty (%)
Hardwood and softwood panels 25%–40%
Plywood, MDF, and OSB products 30%–45%
Solid furniture products 35%–50%
Metal-wood combination furniture 40%–55%
Lacquered, luxury furniture 50%–60%
Note: Rates may vary depending on product type, HS code, and year.

The Situation of Russian-Origin Products in the US Market

Delivery times have lengthened (customs controls have tightened)

Distributors have turned to alternative suppliers

Price competition has deteriorated

Some major chains have stopped working with Russia

🇹🇷 Opportunities for Turkish Manufacturers

This trade policy change presents a major opportunity for countries like Turkey, which produce high-quality goods but maintain politically neutral relations with the US.

Advantages:

There are no direct trade barriers in Turkey-US relations.
Customs duty rates average between 8% and 12%.
Turkish companies have high production and design capabilities.
Logistically, they are in an advantageous position compared to Europe.

Strategic Recommendations for Exporting to the US

Highlight your MFN advantage.

Create a special catalog for importers and chain stores in the US.

Position yourself digitally as an "alternative supplier to Russia."

Expand into the US through e-commerce platforms and B2B fairs.

Conduct SEO in English: "Alternative furniture supplier to Russia."