Pheasant Feather Meal Residue

Pheasant feather meal residue is disinfected byproduct from hunting/farm processing, suitable for avian feed supplements. HTS 0505.90.20.40 covers such other game bird feather meals.

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.

4304.00.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 37.3%

If feathers are plucked intact for furrier/artificial fur uses

Plucked skins with feathers shift to Chapter 43 furskins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain import permits for game birds via USFWS if wild-sourced

Specify 'not for human consumption' on all docs to avoid FDA scrutiny

Watch for seasonal import quotas on certain game species

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Duck Feather Waste Powder

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Goose Down Waste Meal

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Quail Feather Powder Waste

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Turkey Feather Meal Byproduct

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Processed Chicken Feather Waste

Processed chicken feather waste is batch-cleaned and disinfected feather scraps from meat processing, sold for rendering or feed. Fits HTS 0505.90.20.40 as other feather waste from common poultry.