0505.10.00.50
Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down / Feathers
Classification path
- 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
- Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down
- Meeting with ASTM D4522, Section 2.2 IDFB Testing Regulations, Part 2, Sections 2.2, 2.3, Part 7 and Part 11-B
- Feathers
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 20%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 0505
- 0505.10.00.55Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down / DownFree
- 0505.10.00.60Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down / FeathersFree
- 0505.10.00.65Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down / DownFree
- 0505.90.20.20Feather meal and waste / Feather meal2.3%
- 0505.90.20.40Feather meal and waste / Other2.3%
- 0505.90.60.00OtherFree
About 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
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.
Full guide to heading 0505Products 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
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.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.