Turkey Feather Meal from Japan
Turkey feather meal is produced from steam-hydrolyzed turkey feathers that are cleaned, disinfected, and ground into a fine powder for livestock feed. Classified under HTS 0505.90.20.20 as feather meal from avian sources, limited to preservation treatments without further manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary health certificates proving feathers are from disease-free flocks to comply with USDA import regulations for poultry by-products
• Label packages clearly as 'feather meal for animal feed only' to avoid confusion with human food products
• Check for moisture content limits (under 10%) in specs to prevent mold issues during ocean shipping