Duck Feather Waste Powder

Duck feather waste powder is fine-ground residue from feather processing, cleaned and disinfected for use in fertilizers or low-grade feeds. Classified under HTS 0505.90.20.40 as 'other' feather powder and waste from birds, limited to basic preservation treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+35.0%37.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%+10.0%12.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 37.3%

If chemically treated and marketed solely as a fertilizer

Feather meal enriched or processed for plant nutrition shifts to Chapter 31 animal/vegetable fertilizers.

0505.90Same rate: 37.3%

If from ostrich or other ratites rather than waterfowl

Specific subheadings exist for feathers/down from distinct bird categories like ratites.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure documentation specifies bird species and confirms no rendering beyond disinfection to stay within heading 0505 scope

Comply with FDA feed safety rules by testing for contaminants like heavy metals common in feather waste

Label shipments clearly as 'feather waste' to prevent misclassification as edible meal products