Turkey Feather Waste Powder
Turkey feather waste powder is produced from ground turkey feathers that have been disinfected and treated for preservation, serving as a protein supplement in livestock feed. Classified under HTS 0505.90.20 due to being feather waste not further worked beyond cleaning and basic processing into meal form. It excludes edible products or further manufactured goods per Chapter 5 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when pelleted or mixed into formulated poultry feed
Processed into pellets with additives, it becomes a feed preparation under 2309, distinguished from pure feather waste by composition and form.
If consisting of sinews, unground waste, or powder from birds other than for meal
Other bird-derived powders or sinews fall under the broader 0505.90.40, while 0505.90.20 specifically denotes feather meal.
If for use as diammonium phosphate substitute in fertilizers
Repurposed with chemical treatments for agricultural fertilizers moves to Chapter 31, based on end-use application beyond feed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'feather meal for animal feed use only' to prevent confusion with human food imports, which are excluded under Chapter 5 note (a)
• Conduct microbial testing pre-shipment; U.S
• Customs may require proof of pathogen-free status to comply with APHIS import regulations
• Avoid bulk packaging without inner liners, as dust contamination can trigger FDA holds; use sealed, food-grade bags for compliance
Related Products under HTS 0505.90.20
Chicken Feather Meal
Chicken feather meal is a powdered byproduct made from cleaned, disinfected, and steam-hydrolyzed chicken feathers, used primarily as a high-protein animal feed ingredient. It falls under HTS 0505.90.20 as feather meal and waste, not further worked beyond preservation treatments like disinfection. This classification applies to feather-derived powders intended for agricultural or feed use.
Duck Feather Meal Byproduct
Duck feather meal byproduct is a fine powder from cleaned and hydrolyzed duck feathers, utilized in aquaculture feeds for its keratin protein content. It qualifies for HTS 0505.90.20 as feather meal and waste, limited to preservation treatments without further manufacturing. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of edible mixtures or textile materials.
Poultry Processing Feather Waste Meal
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.
Goose Feather Meal for Livestock Feed
Goose feather meal for livestock feed is a preserved powder from goose feathers, treated only for cleaning and disinfection, providing essential amino acids like lysine. HTS 0505.90.20 covers this as feather meal and waste from birds, excluding further worked products or edible mixtures per chapter exclusions.
Industrial Chicken Feather Waste Flour
Industrial chicken feather waste flour is finely milled from disinfected chicken feathers, used in non-feed applications like biofuel binders. It fits HTS 0505.90.20 as unadvanced feather waste powder, within Chapter 5 for preserved bird parts not covered by exclusions.