HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0505.10 – Animal products; feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation

HS code 0505.10 is the 6-digit subheading for animal products, feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation. It is used for duck down, goose down, duck feathers, goose feathers and feather-down mixtures.

What HS 0505.10 covers

This HS code covers feathers and down specifically intended for stuffing, which have been minimally processed (cleaned, disinfected, or treated for preservation). This material is a vital component in the manufacturing of bedding, apparel, and upholstered furniture, providing insulation and loft. The international trade involves substantial volumes, with major exporters being countries possessing large poultry industries. Importers are typically manufacturers in consumer goods sectors. Key considerations for this trade include the 'fill power' (a measure of insulation quality), hypoallergenic properties, and increasingly, ethical sourcing practices to ensure no live-plucking. The product is often traded in compressed bales for efficient shipping.

Covers
  • Duck down
  • Goose down
  • Duck feathers
  • Goose feathers
  • Feather-down mixtures
  • Shredded feathers for stuffing
  • Feather clusters
Examples
  • Allied Feather & Down (as a processor/supplier)
  • Downlite (bedding manufacturer)
  • Pacific Coast Feather Company (bedding manufacturer)

Codes often confused with 0505.10

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 050590 (feathers not for stuffing, or ornamental feathers). The primary distinction lies in the intended end-use and the level of processing for stuffing applications.

0505.90Animal products; skins and other parts of birds, feathers and down (not for stuffing), powder and waste of such, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation

Top exporters and importers of HS code 050510, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 050510 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $806M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$113M
  3. 3 Italy $96M

World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$353M
  2. 2 China $264M
  3. 3 Italy $133M

World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 0505.10

Brazil does not split HS 0505.10: its NCM code is 0505.10.00.

  1. 0505.10.00 Feathers for stuffing; downPenas do tipo utilizado para enchimento ou estofamento; penugem

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 05.05 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0505.10

What is HS code 050510?

HS code 050510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Animal products; feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation. This HS code covers feathers and down specifically intended for stuffing, which have been minimally processed (cleaned, disinfected, or treated for preservation). This material is a vital component in the manufacturing of bedding, apparel, and upholstered furniture, providing insulation and loft. The international trade involves substantial volumes, with major exporters being countries possessing large poultry industries. Importers are typically manufacturers in consumer goods sectors. Key considerations for this trade include the 'fill power' (a measure of insulation quality), hypoallergenic properties, and increasingly, ethical sourcing practices to ensure no live-plucking. The product is often traded in compressed bales for efficient shipping.

What products fall under HS code 050510?

Duck down, goose down, duck feathers, goose feathers, feather-down mixtures, shredded feathers for stuffing, feather clusters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 050510?

This code is often confused with 050590 (feathers not for stuffing, or ornamental feathers). The primary distinction lies in the intended end-use and the level of processing for stuffing applications.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 050510?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 050510 in UN Comtrade data were China ($806M, 46% of world exports), Taiwan (about $113M) and Italy ($96M). World exports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 050510?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 050510 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $353M, 20% of world imports), China ($264M) and Italy ($133M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 050510 structured?

HS code 050510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 050510?

In Brazil, HS code 050510 is NCM 0505.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.