Goose Down Insulation from Germany
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.
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
• Include supplier declarations on bird species and origin to confirm non-protected status
• Test for fill power and cleanliness standards required by major markets like the US
• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale to prevent reclassification as finished goods