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Are Chinese Wooden Doors Hit by the Section 232 Wood Tariffs? A 2026 US Import Duty Guide
A practical guide to HS 4418.20, stacked US import duties, landed cost and customs documents for wooden doors from China.
Direct Answer
Interior and exterior wooden doors are generally classified under HS heading 4418.20. That classification does not by itself guarantee a final duty rate: Section 301, IEEPA, entry-specific treatment and other applicable measures must be checked with a licensed customs broker before a purchase is committed.
What HS code do wooden doors fall under?
| Product family | Common reference | Typical use | Check before entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden doors and frames | 4418.20 | Interior and exterior wood doors | Construction, origin and treatment |
| Plastic and WPC doors | 3925.20 | Composite or polymer door products | Exact formulation and frame material |
| Steel doors and frames | 7308.30 | Security and service doors | Product construction and classification |
| Aluminium doors | 7610.10 | Entrance and exterior doors | Alloy and trade-remedy exposure |
Are wooden doors covered by the Section 232 wood tariffs?
The classification and scope must be separated. A wooden door under 4418.20 should not be assumed to fall into a tariff line that applies to softwood lumber, upholstered wooden furniture or kitchen cabinets. Measures can change, so the importer should confirm the current HTS treatment and any stacked duties before booking production.
What is the total landed cost of a container of doors?
Build the calculation from the approved quotation: FOB Xingang value, quantity, ocean freight, insurance, duty, MPF, HMF, destination charges and inland delivery. Divide the total by the number of complete door sets, not just door leaves. This prevents a low unit price from hiding packaging, frames, hardware and delivery costs.
Which documents should be prepared for US customs?
- Commercial invoice and packing list matched to the door schedule
- Bill of lading, certificate of origin and importer-of-record details
- Applicable TSCA Title VI documentation for composite wood components
- Lacey Act information where regulated wood species or products apply
- Broker-reviewed entry data and a final landed-cost worksheet
How do you reduce the risk of a customs hold?
Keep the product description, HS classification, material declaration, package marks and quantity consistent across the quotation, production confirmation, packing list and customs entry. Ask the broker to review the final commercial documents before the container is sealed.
FAQ
Questions buyers usually ask
What is the HS code for a wooden interior door?
4418.20 is the common reference for wooden doors and their frames, but the importer should confirm the final HTS classification for the exact construction.
Do I automatically pay the 25% cabinet tariff on doors?
No. A kitchen cabinet measure should not be applied automatically to a door product. Confirm the current tariff treatment with a licensed customs broker.
Who is the importer of record for a door container?
Usually the US buyer unless a written DDP arrangement assigns the role differently. Confirm responsibility in the sales and shipping documents.
Do repeat door importers need a customs bond?
A continuous bond is common for repeat importers, but the broker should confirm the bond type for the entry profile.
Is a Lacey Act declaration required for wooden doors?
It can be required for regulated wood products. Species and country-of-harvest data should be confirmed before shipment.
Buyer questions
Confirm the applicable opening schedule, size reference, leaf and frame construction, finish, handing, hardware preparation and destination requirements before using Are Chinese Wooden Doors Hit by the Section 232 Wood Tariffs? A 2026 US Import Duty Guide as a buying reference.
Include opening IDs, quantities, dimensions, wall thickness or frame depth, room exposure, finish reference, hardware schedule, performance notes, delivery destination and any sample-approval requirement.
Approve one complete representative opening—including the leaf, frame, finish, hardware preparation and packing reference—then release the final schedule only after every revision is recorded.