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Ostrich Feather Duster

A cleaning tool with natural ostrich feathers attached to a wooden handle, designed for dusting delicate surfaces. Falls under HTS 6701.00.30.00 as an article of feathers, not excluded as a hair sieve or toy. Distinct from feather dusters in Chapter 96 without feathers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.7%+37.5%42.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.50.00.00Lower: 20% vs 42.2%

If handle dominates and feathers are minor

Could shift to brooms/brushes if feathers act as mere filling, outside pure 6701 scope.

6702.10Lower: 15.9% vs 42.2%

If feathers form artificial foliage

Chapter note excludes artificial flowers/foliage from 6701, moving to heading 6702.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include supplier certification on feather sourcing to comply with wildlife regs; declare handle material separately if significant

β€’ Differentiate from synthetic dusters to avoid reclassification