Poultry Processing Feather Waste Meal from China
Poultry processing feather waste meal is derived from feathers collected during slaughterhouse operations, cleaned, disinfected, and ground into protein-rich meal for pet food. Under HTS 0505.90.20, it represents feather waste not further processed beyond preservation, aligning with Chapter 5 scope for bird parts.
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
• Segregate from meat byproducts in shipping manifests to prevent cross-contamination flags under USDA rules
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for wooden packaging to meet phytosanitary standards
• Pre-notify CBP of volume, as large shipments may require advance bond for potential residue inspections