If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, you’ve likely heard about new tariffs and how they affect cabinet prices. The cabinet industry is experiencing significant changes in 2025. Understanding these tariffs can help you make informed decisions—and potentially save thousands of dollars on your project.
What’s Happening With Cabinet Tariffs?
In September 2025, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported wood products, including kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. These tariffs started at 25% when they took effect on October 14, 2025, and are scheduled to increase to 50% on January 1, 2026. Trump places a 10% tariff on lumber and a 25% tariff on furniture and cabinets | CNN Business.
Different countries face different tariff rates: wood products from the U.K. face 10% tariffs, while products from Japan and the European Union face 15% tariffs. US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14 | Supply Chain Dive. Vietnam, the largest supplier of cabinets to the U.S., now faces a 46% tariff, while Canada faces 25% tariffs. How New Tariffs Are Impacting the U.S. Cabinetry Industry.
These aren’t small adjustments—they represent some of the most significant changes to the cabinet industry’s cost structure in decades.
The Real-World Impact on Homeowners
Furniture prices have already increased 4.7% compared to last year, with living room and dining room furniture rising 9.5% over the past 12 months. Trump announces a 25% tariff on trucks and a 30% tariff on furniture | CNN Business. Cabinet prices are following a similar trajectory.
John Lovallo, an analyst at UBS bank, estimates the tariffs on imported cabinets and vanities could add roughly $280 to the average cost of building a single-family home. What to know about new U.S. tariffs on cabinets, vanities and some wooden furniture | PBS News. However, for kitchen remodels where cabinets represent a larger portion of the total budget, the impact can be much more significant.
The uncertainty itself is causing problems. Interior designer Allison Harlow notes, “I think the volatility around pricing is damaging to the remodeling industry” and “will decrease consumer confidence and create a narrative that the work is going to get inherently more expensive.” Kitchen cabinet companies hope new US tariffs pay off in the long run.
Why Even “American-Made” Cabinets Are Affected
Here’s something many homeowners don’t realize: the kitchen cabinet industry is highly globalized, and even U.S.-based manufacturers depend on imported materials, hardware, and finishes. What to know about new U.S. tariffs on cabinets, vanities and some wooden furniture | PBS News. This means that tariffs can affect pricing across the board, even for domestically manufactured products.
However, the impact varies dramatically depending on where your cabinets are actually made. Companies selling fully imported cabinets face the full 25-50% tariff hit, while truly American-made cabinets with domestic supply chains are significantly better positioned.
The BKC Advantage: American Manufacturing
At BKC Kitchen and Bath, we’ve always partnered exclusively with US-based cabinet manufacturers. In the current tariff environment, this long-standing commitment is paying dividends for our customers.
While big box retailers and many competitors rely on imported cabinets from Vietnam, China, Canada, or Europe—all now subject to significant tariffs—our domestic manufacturing partnerships help shield your project from the most dramatic price increases.
Important distinction: We’re transparent about the fact that even US manufacturers may source some specialty components internationally, like certain hardware or hinges. However, the core cabinetry and manufacturing happens right here in America. This means our exposure to tariff-driven cost increases is minimal compared to companies selling imported products.
Protect Your Project: Lock In Your Pricing Now
Here’s the most important thing to know: your pricing with BKC is locked in as soon as you sign your contract and place your deposit.
With tariffs scheduled to double to 50% on January 1, 2026, and ongoing uncertainty about future trade policy, waiting could cost you significantly more. Even domestic manufacturers may face component cost increases that they’ll need to pass along to customers.
By moving forward now, you’re protecting yourself from:
- The January tariff increase from 25% to 50%
- Potential future tariff expansions
- Component cost increases affecting the entire industry
- General market uncertainty and price volatility
Questions to Ask Other Cabinet Companies
If you’re comparing options, here are critical questions to ask any cabinet company you’re considering:
- Where are your cabinets manufactured? (Not just assembled—where are they actually made?)
- Are they subject to tariffs? (Canada = 25%, Europe = 15%, Vietnam = 46%, China = 20%)
- Is my price truly locked in once I sign a contract? (Some companies reserve the right to adjust pricing)
- What happens if your supplier raises prices before my cabinets are delivered? (Who absorbs that cost?)
Many competitors are facing difficult decisions about whether they can honor quotes made before recent tariff announcements. You deserve clarity about pricing stability before you commit.
Take Action
The combination of American manufacturing and our price-lock guarantee at contract signing gives BKC customers both quality and peace of mind in an uncertain market.
If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, now is the time to move forward. Schedule a consultation with a BKC designer to discuss your project, get accurate pricing, and lock in your rate before the industry faces additional cost pressures in 2026.
Contact BKC Kitchen and Bath today to start your project with confidence.
Sources: CNN Business (link), PBS News (link), Supply Chain Dive (link), NextDAY Cabinets Industry Analysis (link)
