Synthetic Blend Feather Duster from China
Hybrid duster combining real chicken feathers with synthetic fibers for durability and washability, fitted with a telescopic handle. Falls under HTS 9603.90.4000 as feather dusters, emphasizing the feather component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify feather percentage on labels (>50% typically keeps it in 9603.90.40) to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab tests for fiber content if blends exceed synthetic thresholds
• Register for FDA if marketed for food contact surfaces, though rare for dusters