HS 050510

Down and Feathers for Stuffing (Cleaned, Disinfected, or Preserved)

U.S. imports of down and feathers for stuffing (cleaned, disinfected, or preserved) (HS 050510) totaled $3.1M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Vietnam leads US imports of cleaned and preserved stuffing-grade feathers and down, with China a close second — a supply concentration that has drawn scrutiny under Section 301 trade actions affecting Chinese-origin goods. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into feathers meeting Federal Standard (0505100050), down meeting Federal Standard (0505100055), and non-standard cleaned feathers (0505100060) and down (0505100065), making Federal Standard compliance a critical classification determinant. Importers of bedding and outerwear fill materials must verify that processing steps do not exceed the "not further worked" threshold, as additional processing can shift classification out of this heading entirely.

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Imports

$3.1M

from 12 countries · YTD: $15.9M

Exports

$1.8M

Deficit of $1.3M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $1.3M (net importer)

YTD: $15.9M imported (April 2026)

50 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1CHINA

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI

HS 051199

$48.5M

PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI

HS 051191

$6.0M

ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS

HS 050400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'meeting Federal Standard' mean for classification under this heading?

The US tariff lines under 050510 distinguish between feathers and down that meet the applicable Federal Standard for fill power and cleanliness (0505100050 and 0505100055) and those that are simply cleaned, disinfected, or treated but do not meet that standard (0505100060 and 0505100065). Importers should confirm the product's specification against the Federal Standard before filing, as the distinction affects the applicable tariff line.

At what point does processing cause feathers or down to be reclassified out of heading 050510?

Heading 050510 covers feathers and down that are 'not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation.' Any additional processing — such as sorting by grade, blending, or packaging in a form ready for direct consumer use — may push the product into a different chapter. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct classification for processed or value-added fill materials.