Eiderdown from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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