HS Code 0505
Bird Skins and Feathers
HS code 0505 covers unworked or simply cleaned bird skins, feathers, and down used for bedding, apparel stuffing, or millinery ornamentation.
4-digit Section IFCL
HS Code 0505 — Bird Skins and Feathers
This code includes bird skins with feathers, down, and parts of feathers that have been cleaned or treated for preservation but not further worked. It covers material for stuffing or ornamental use.
What's included
- Goose down
- Duck feathers
- Ostrich skins with feathers
- Feather waste
What's excluded
- Processed feather dusters → use
9603(Manufactured tools like dusters fall under brushware and brooms.) - Bedding filled with down → use
9404(Finished articles like duvets and pillows are classified in Chapter 94.)
Common examples
- Raw duck down for pillows
- Cleaned ostrich feathers
- Bird skins for taxidermy
- Powder of feathers
Frequently asked questions
What constitutes 'not further worked'?
It means the feathers have only been cleaned, disinfected, or treated to prevent decay, but not mounted or assembled.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4%
- Documentation: Endangered bird species require CITES permits. Health certificates for Avian Influenza prevention are common.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Taiwan, Germany, France
- Top importers: Germany, United States, Japan, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
Raw material for the apparel and bedding industries; subject to strict animal health regulations.
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