Eiderdown

Eiderdown is premium down from eider ducks, cleaned and disinfected for preservation but otherwise unworked. It qualifies for HTS 0505.10.00.65 as down of a kind used for stuffing high-end duvets and pillows.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0505.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If processed into feather powder

Ground or wasted form of down/feathers is classified separately as powder/waste.

6117.80.95Higher: 32.1% vs 17.5%

If incorporated into knitted apparel parts

Down used in finished clothing shifts to Chapter 61 as other made-up clothing accessories.

0501.00.00.00Higher: 18.9% vs 17.5%

If horsehair instead of bird down

Equine hair products fall under human hair heading per Chapter 5 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check for CITES Appendix listing on eider species and secure export permits from source country

Use breathable packaging to prevent clumping during transit, maintaining 'not further worked' status

Document fill power and cluster size to support valuation and classification claims