Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down
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
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
What changed
Since July 15, 2026, for imports from China
- •Section 301 Forced Labor — China (9903.05.31) now applies: +12.5%
- •Section 122 — General (9903.03.01) no longer applies (was +10%)
Products classified under HTS 0505.10.00
Duck Down for Pillows
Cleaned and disinfected duck down feathers used primarily for stuffing pillows and duvets. This product falls under HTS 0505.10.00 as it consists of down of a kind specifically used for stuffing, processed only to the extent of cleaning and preservation treatment.
Goose Down Insulation
Preserved goose down feathers suitable for stuffing jackets and sleeping bags. Classified under HTS 0505.10.00 because it is down of a kind used for stuffing, limited to cleaning and disinfection processing.
Eiderdown Feathers
Premium eiderdown from eider ducks, cleaned and treated for preservation, used in high-end comforter stuffing. HTS 0505.10.00 applies as it is down of a kind for stuffing, not further worked.
Chicken Feather Down Blend
Blended down and small feathers from chickens, disinfected for use in budget pillows and cushions. Falls under HTS 0505.10.00 for feathers and down of a kind used for stuffing.
White Goose Down Clusters
Large cluster down from white geese, preserved and cleaned for premium bedding stuffing. HTS 0505.10.00 covers this as down specifically for stuffing applications.
Synthetic-Down Mimic Feathers
Cleaned turkey down for stuffing economy pillows and pet beds. Classified in HTS 0505.10.00 as down of a kind for stuffing.