Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes)
2 declarable lines
Heading 6701 covers feathers, down, parts of feathers, bird skins and other bird parts with feathers or down, and articles made from them. It excludes goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes. The heading has two declarable lines: articles of feathers or down, and other.
Products in this heading
- Feather boas
- Feather trim and fringe sold as separate strips
- Packaged craft feathers
- Feather appliques and feather pads
- Feather earrings and hair accessories
- Feather masks and costume headpieces
- Decorative feather ornaments
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the item is a finished article made of feathers or down, or loose feathers, down or parts.
- Whether the feathers or down are only cleaned, disinfected or preserved, which points to heading 0505.
- Whether the feathers are attached to a garment, bag or other host article, which is classified with the host.
- Whether the item is a duster, brush or broom, which points to heading 9603.
- Whether the item is bedding or upholstered furnishing, which points to heading 9404 when the feather or down is filling.
Often confused with
- Heading 0505Raw, cleaned or preserved feathers and down
Goods of heading 0505 are excluded from heading 6701.
- Heading 9603Feather dusters
Dusters are classified as brooms, brushes or dusters, not as feather articles.
- Heading 9404Down-filled comforters and pillows
The down is filling and the finished bedding is classified in heading 9404.
- Garments with attached feather trim
The garment's own heading applies, not a separate feather article.
- Heading 6702Artificial flowers made with feathers
Artificial flowers and foliage have their own heading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for feather boas?
A feather boa is an article of feathers or down, so it is classified under 6701.00.30.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 4.7%.
What is the duty on feather craft articles?
Packaged craft articles made of feathers or down use 6701.00.30.00 and pay a general (MFN) rate of 4.7%.
How do I classify loose feathers that are only cleaned?
Feathers that are only cleaned, disinfected or preserved are excluded from heading 6701 and fall in heading 0505. If they are further worked, use 6701.00.60.00 for other goods in the heading at a general (MFN) rate of 4.7%, or 6701.00.30.00 for articles of feathers or down at a general (MFN) rate of 4.7%.
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.