Duck Down for Pillows from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify CITES compliance if feathers originate from protected bird species; obtain necessary permits
• Provide lab certificates confirming cleaning, disinfection, and freedom from contaminants like avian influenza
• Label clearly as 'down for stuffing' to avoid misclassification as unworked feathers under 0505.90