What is HS-4 0505?
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HS-4 · Heading
0505 — Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers
Chapter 05: Products of animal origin
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0505 when importing or exporting bird skins, feathers, and down that have only been cleaned or treated for preservation. For example, if you're shipping cleaned goose feathers intended for use in bedding, this heading applies.
When deciding between the two subheadings under HS-4 0505, consider the end use of the product. If your shipment consists of feathers and down specifically for stuffing, you should classify it under HS-6 050510. However, if your shipment includes other bird parts or feathers not meant for stuffing, such as down powder or waste, use HS-6 050590.
It's essential to note that both subheadings require that the products are not further processed beyond cleaning or preservation. If your feathers have been dyed or otherwise altered, they would fall outside of this heading and require a different classification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 0505 · bird skins · feathers and down · cleaned feathers · stuffing materials · animal products · feather powder · down treatment · bird parts classification · import export feathers
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Cleaned goose feathers for bedding stuffing
- Down from ducks, treated for preservation
- Feather powder for cosmetic use, not further processed
- Skins of birds, cleaned and disinfected for craft use
- Waste feathers from poultry processing, treated for preservation
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify bird feathers for import?
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Are cleaned feathers subject to tariffs?
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What are the requirements for importing down?
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How to differentiate between HS-6 050510 and 050590?
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What does treated for preservation mean in HS-4 0505?
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how to import bird skins and feathers
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requirements for feather and down shipments
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classification of cleaned bird parts
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differences between HS-6 050510 and 050590
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what to do with feather powder for trade
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import regulations for animal products
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understanding HS-4 0505 for brokers
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guidelines for exporting treated feathers
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 0505?
- HS-4 0505 covers bird skins, feathers, down, and parts thereof that have only been cleaned or treated for preservation.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Choose HS-6 050510 for feathers and down used for stuffing, and HS-6 050590 for other bird parts and waste not intended for stuffing.
- Are there any special import requirements for these products?
- Yes, ensure that the products are cleaned and treated as specified, and check for any specific regulations regarding animal products in your importing country.
- Can I import dyed feathers under HS-4 0505?
- No, dyed or further processed feathers do not qualify under HS-4 0505 and would require a different classification.
- What does 'not further worked' mean?
- 'Not further worked' means that the products have only been cleaned, disinfected, or treated for preservation without any additional processing.
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HS-6 subheadings (2)
- 050510Animal products; feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation
- 050590Animal products; skins and other parts of birds, feathers and down (not for stuffing), powder and waste of such, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation