Recently, a series of tariff policy adjustments in the United States have brought a huge impact to the global furniture trade pattern. As an important furniture production and export base in the world, Foshan's home furnishing manufacturers are the first to bear the brunt and face unprecedented challenges.

 

According to the latest news, as of April 12, 2025, the tariff rate imposed by the United States on China this year has reached 125%. From May 2, 2025, parcels with a value of less than $800 sent from mainland China and Hong Kong to the United States will no longer enjoy tax-free treatment and need to pay their value. 90% tariff or $75 per tariff (increased to $150 per piece after June 1, 2025). This has caused the cost of many Foshan home furnishing enterprises that rely on exports, especially exports to the United States, to rise sharply, and the profit margin has been seriously compressed.

 

As a member of Foshan home furnishing enterprises, Hythtone Furniture mainly sells Sofas, Chairs and coffee Tables, which were also significantly affected by the tariff shock. However, the company responded quickly and actively adopted a variety of strategies to meet the challenges.

 

Develop diversified markets and reduce dependence on the single market

 

In the past, Hythtone Furniture's dependence on the U.S. market was relatively high, which put the company under great pressure in this tariff shock. The head of the company's marketing department said: "The increase in tariffs in the U.S. market makes us aware of the risk of over-reliance on the single market. Now, we are focusing on emerging markets such as Europe, Southeast Asia, and along the Belt and Road Initiative.

At present, the company has established preliminary cooperation intentions with dealers in many European countries. By participating in local home furnishing exhibitions in Europe, displaying the company's simple design and high-quality sofas, chairs and coffee tables have attracted the attention of many European customers. It is expected that the first batch of products will enter the European market in the next six months. At the same time, in the Southeast Asian market, the company has received order inquiries from many local customers with the help of online e-commerce platforms, and the business expansion has begun to show results.

 

Optimize the supply chain and strictly control production costs

 

In terms of cost control, Hythtone Furniture starts from supply chain optimization. The company's procurement department has increased the screening and negotiation of raw material suppliers, and reached long-term cooperation agreements with some high-quality suppliers to ensure the stable supply of raw materials and price advantages. In the past, our procurement of raw materials was relatively scattered. Now we concentrate our resources and cooperate with several powerful suppliers. Not only do we have more favorable space in price, but also the quality of raw materials is more guaranteed. The purchasing manager of the company introduced.

 

Adhere to the route of differentiation and quality

 

The company increased its investment in design research and development, and launched a variety of sofas, chairs and coffee table series that integrate current international popular elements. For example, the design of the sofa pays attention to smooth lines and color matching, and adopts ergonomic curves to give users a more comfortable experience; the chair adds fashion elements while ensuring stability to meet the aesthetic needs of different consumers; the coffee table adds unique styling design on the basis of practicality, becoming a guest The highlight in the hall.

 

In terms of quality control, the company strictly implements the testing process that is higher than the industry standard. From the storage of raw materials to the release of finished products, every link is meticulously tested to ensure excellent product quality. There are strict requirements for the moisture content of wood, the wear resistance of fabrics, the durability of hardware accessories, etc. to ensure the service life and stability of the product.