Goose Down Waste Meal from China
Goose down waste meal consists of cleaned and powdered down residues from plumage processing, used in pet foods or compost. Under HTS 0505.90.20.40 for other feather/down waste not further processed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early for animal product imports to avoid holds by CBP agriculture specialists
• Test for Salmonella and provide lab results in entry docs, a frequent inspection trigger
• Ensure packaging prevents odor leakage, as it can flag shipments for quarantine