Goose Down Boa from Japan
Fashion accessory boa made from clustered goose down and loose feathers, draped as a neck piece. Classified in 6701.00.60.00 as a feather article, not mere trimming or padding per heading notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require veterinary health certificates proving feathers are free from diseases like avian flu
• Specify down/feather ratio on labels; excess down may trigger textile rulings
• Import separately from clothing to evade exclusion as apparel padding