Poultry Feather Meal for Animal Feed from China
Poultry feather meal is hydrolyzed feathers from chickens, processed into a digestible protein supplement for aquaculture and pet feeds. Falls under HTS 0511.99.30.60 as other animal products for feed ingredients. Provides amino acids and is rendered safe for animal consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure hydrolysis documentation to prove digestibility; raw feathers would classify differently
• Comply with AAFCO standards for pet food ingredients and declare keratin content
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as waste; specify feed use