The Forestry Protection Act of 2026 would reduce tariffs and import fees on finished wood products by 50 percent if importers can prove the products are made entirely from raw wood material sourced from the United States. The bill affects companies importing wood products such as lumber, plywood, flooring, furniture, and paper pulp, as well as domestic wood producers who would benefit from lower-cost competition for U.S. materials. The legislation also requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to issue detailed regulations within 90 days to verify that wood products qualify for the tariff reduction and to prevent fraud. Additionally, the bill imposes a 90-day advance notice requirement for any new or modified tariffs on wood products, during which the public would have at least 60 days to submit comments to the President. The bill aims to encourage the use of American timber in manufacturing while providing transparency and predictability for tariff decisions on wood products.
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