Eiderdown from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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