Heading 0505

Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers

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Heading 0505 covers bird skins and parts with feathers or down, and feathers, parts of feathers and down that are only cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation. It also covers powder and waste of feathers or feather parts. The heading splits first between feathers and down of a kind used for stuffing, including lines for material meeting ASTM D4522 and IDFB testing, and other goods such as feather meal, waste and other feather material.

Products in this heading

Loose duck or goose feathers for pillow filling
Down clusters for down jackets and comforters
Cleaned and disinfected feathers for stuffing
Feather meal for animal feed
Feather powder and trimming waste
Bird skins with feathers not further worked than preserved

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the goods are feathers or down of a kind used for stuffing, or another type of feather product.
For stuffing feathers and down, check whether the material meets ASTM D4522, Section 2.2 and the cited IDFB Testing Regulations provisions.
Identify whether the material is feathers or down, because the stuffing lines are split that way.
For goods not used for stuffing, decide whether they are feather meal or waste, or another residual feather product.
Check whether the feathers are only cleaned, disinfected or preserved; dyeing, curling or making up articles moves the goods outside this heading.

Often confused with

Finished down pillows and comforters
Finished bedding articles are classified outside chapter 5.
Heading 9404
Dyed, curled or ornamental feathers for craft or millinery use
Feathers worked beyond cleaning or preservation are classified in heading 6701.
Men's down-filled jackets
Garments are classified in chapter 62, not as raw feathers or down.
Heading 6201
Synthetic feathers made of plastic
Plastic feathers are classified by constituent material, not as bird feathers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for down used for stuffing?

Down of a kind used for stuffing that meets ASTM D4522, Section 2.2 and the cited IDFB testing provisions is classified under 0505.10.00.55 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on feather meal?

Feather meal is classified under 0505.90.20.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 2.3%.

How do I classify feathers for stuffing that do not meet the ASTM and IDFB testing provisions?

Use 0505.10.00.60 for feathers or 0505.10.00.65 for down under the Other path; both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.