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U.S. imports of down and feathers for stuffing, cleaned or treated (HS 050510) totaled $11.6M in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Down and Feathers for Stuffing, Cleaned or Treated paid $1.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $10.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Down and Feathers for Stuffing, Cleaned or Treated imports of $11.6M in July 2026 ran 74% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCleaned, disinfected, or preservation-treated feathers and down used as stuffing material—the primary fill for bedding, outerwear, and outdoor gear—are split across five 10-digit lines that distinguish feathers meeting a specific Federal Standard from those that do not (0505100050 vs. 0505100060, and 0505100055 vs. 0505100065). Vietnam and China together dominate US supply, reflecting the concentration of global down processing in Southeast and East Asia. USDA APHIS biosecurity requirements apply to feather and down imports, and shipments must meet treatment standards to prevent the introduction of avian pathogens.
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76 shipments/mo
The US tariff schedule distinguishes feathers and down that meet a specific Federal Standard for cleanliness and fill power from those that do not, placing them in separate 10-digit lines. The Federal Standard sets minimum requirements for cleanliness, oxygen number, and fill power. Importers should obtain laboratory test results from suppliers confirming compliance with the applicable standard to support the correct tariff line classification.
USDA APHIS oversees the importation of feathers and down from a biosecurity standpoint, particularly to prevent the introduction of avian influenza and Newcastle disease. Shipments must generally be cleaned and treated (heat-treated or chemically disinfected) in accordance with APHIS requirements, and importers may need to provide treatment certificates. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS directly for current admissibility conditions, as requirements can vary by country of origin.
HSChapter 05
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0505
Subheading 050510 · $11.6M of $11.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0505100050 | Feathers for Stuffing, Meeting Federal Standard | $7.7M | 8.81% | 88.05% | $677K |
| 0505100055 | Down, Meeting Federal Standard | $3.6M | 9.02% | 90.17% | $325K |
| 0505100065 | Down,Cleaned, Disinfectd Treat for Prsrvaton,NESOI | $259K | 10.26% | 100.00% | $27K |
| 0505100060 | Feathers,Cleaned, Disinfected Treat for Pres,NESOI | $13K | 17.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0505100000 | Feathers of A Kind Used for Stuffing; Down | $2.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 88% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.92%.