Ostrich Feather Duster from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include supplier certification on feather sourcing to comply with wildlife regs; declare handle material separately if significant
• Differentiate from synthetic dusters to avoid reclassification