NAMM Policy Priorities
Public Policy for NAMM Members
NAMM serves its members by tracking, engaging and educating on matters of public policy, based on three priorities: Business Compliance, Music Education Advocacy and Workforce Development. We represent the interests of the music products industry through virtual and in-person advocacy campaigns, such as the NAMM Music Education D.C. Fly-In. Members are invited to participate in trade, sustainability and music education advocacy working groups, as well as in educational webinars and advocacy efforts. Contact us for more information.
Featured Article
October 2, 2025
New Section 232 Tariffs on Softwood Lumber to Impact Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Effective October 14, 2025, new Section 232 tariffs on imported timber, lumber and derivative products will impose a 10% duty on softwood lumber imports, affecting U.S. musical instrument manufacturers who rely on these materials for domestic production. Read President's Proclamation
The tariffs apply to covered coniferous/softwood HTSUS lines commonly used in instrument manufacturing. This includes spruce varieties, such as Sitka, Engelmann and European, as well as ce...
