U.S. imports of bird skins with feathers or down; feather powder and waste (HS 050590) totaled $68K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Feather meal (0505902020) — a protein-rich byproduct of poultry processing — is the commercially dominant product under this heading and is widely used as an animal feed ingredient and fertilizer input. Canada is the leading US supplier, reflecting integrated North American poultry processing supply chains, with China and Italy also notable sources. Bird skins with intact feathers or down (0505905040 and 0505906000) serve niche markets in fly-tying, millinery, and decorative arts, and certain species may be subject to CITES or Migratory Bird Treaty Act restrictions that require documentation beyond standard customs entry.
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Yes. Depending on the species, imports of bird skins with feathers may require CITES permits or be restricted under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. USFWS enforces these requirements at the port of entry, and documentation of species identity and legal origin is essential. Consult a licensed customs broker and verify species-specific permit requirements before shipment.
Feather meal — a hydrolyzed, ground product — falls under 0505902020 within heading 050590 because it has been processed beyond simple cleaning or preservation. Cleaned, intact stuffing feathers belong in heading 050510. The degree of processing and the resulting physical form are the key classification dividers between the two headings.
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Exports
$4.8M
Imports: $68K to 2 countries
Surplus of $4.8M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $4.8M (net exporter)
YTD: $305K imported (April 2026)
3 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
HS 050690
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.