U.S. imports of Down and Feathers for Stuffing, Cleaned or Treated (HS 050510) totaled $8.3M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Down and Feathers for Stuffing, Cleaned or Treated paid $857K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Down and Feathers for Stuffing, Cleaned or Treated imports of $8.3M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.9M.
Last updated: August 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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51 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $72.9M of Down and Feathers for Stuffing, Cleaned or Treated and exported $53.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 75% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.29% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0505100050 | Feathers for Stuffing, Meeting Federal Standard | $4.2M | 11.10% | 96.96% | $467K |
| 0505100055 | Down, Meeting Federal Standard | $3.7M | 9.40% | 91.04% | $353K |
| 0505100065 | Down, Cleaned, Disinfectd Treat for Prsrvaton, NESOI | $367K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $37K |
| 0505100060 | Feathers, Cleaned, Disinfected Treat for Pres, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $5.8M |
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.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0505
Subheading 050510 · $8.3M of $8.4M