Poultry Processing Feather Waste Meal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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