HS code · 2-digit chapter

HS Code 67 – Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

What HS 67 covers

Chapter 67 of the Harmonized System (HS) is a unique classification that encompasses a diverse range of prepared natural materials and artificial articles, predominantly focusing on decorative, fashion, and personal care items. It covers 'Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair'. This chapter serves as a crucial classification for trade compliance professionals, importers, and exporters dealing with products often associated with luxury, fashion, theatrical arts, and beauty industries. The scope of Chapter 67 is clearly defined: it includes feathers and down that have undergone processing beyond simple cleaning—such as dyeing, curling, or assembling—and articles made entirely or primarily of these prepared materials, like feather boas or decorative plumes. It specifically excludes raw feathers and down (classified in Chapter 05) and textile articles where feathers are merely a filling or accessory (found in Section XI, e.g., down jackets in Chapters 61 or 62). A significant portion of this chapter is dedicated to artificial flowers, foliage, fruit, and their parts, crafted from various materials like plastic, textile, or metal, distinguishing them from natural plants of Chapter 06. Furthermore, Chapter 67 is the primary home for articles of human hair, including prepared human hair (dressed, thinned, bleached), wigs, false beards, eyelashes, and hair extensions, as well as articles of animal hair or textile materials resembling human hair articles. This precise classification is vital for accurate tariff application, adherence to sanitary regulations (especially for animal-derived products), and compliance with international trade agreements like CITES, which may regulate certain bird feathers. Historically, these goods have been significant in fashion, ceremonial wear, and personal adornment, maintaining their trade importance today.

Covers
  • Prepared ostrich feathers
  • Feather boas
  • Feather dusters
  • Decorative bird feathers
  • Down for stuffing
  • Artificial silk roses
  • Plastic foliage garlands
  • Artificial fruit arrangements
  • Synthetic Christmas tree branches
  • Human hair wigs
  • Human hair extensions
  • False eyelashes of human hair
  • Theatrical beards
  • Hairnets of human hair
  • Prepared peacock feathers
  • Feather fans
  • Dyed duck feathers
  • Artificial orchids
  • Human hair weaves
  • Synthetic hair braids
  • Feather quills
  • Down-filled decorative cushions
  • Prepared pheasant feathers
  • Artificial berries
  • Human hair toupees.
Examples

A high-end fashion house in Milan, Italy, regularly imports prepared and dyed ostrich feathers from South Africa (HS 6701.00) to adorn its haute couture collections, relying on established air cargo routes between Johannesburg and European fashion hubs. Meanwhile, a large retail chain in the United States sources a vast array of artificial plastic flowers and silk foliage (HS 6702.00) from manufacturers in China, transporting them via ocean freight from major Chinese ports like Shanghai to US West Coast ports such as Los Angeles. In the beauty sector, a prominent distributor in Nigeria imports significant quantities of human hair wigs and extensions (HS 6704.00) from suppliers in India and Vietnam, utilizing air cargo to meet the high consumer demand across West Africa. A specialized theatrical supply company in London, UK, imports custom-made false beards and moustaches crafted from human hair (HS 6704.00) from German artisans, using express courier services for their delicate and time-sensitive orders. Lastly, a souvenir shop in Kyoto, Japan, imports traditional decorative feather fans (HS 6701.00) from craft workshops in Spain, typically shipped via air freight.

Headings in chapter 67 4

67.01Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)67.02Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit67.03Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like67.04Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included

8 Brazil NCM codes in chapter 67 →

Codes often confused with 67

Common mistake. Misclassification within Chapter 67 often arises from distinguishing between raw and prepared materials, or finished articles versus parts. A common mistake is classifying raw or simply cleaned feathers and down under Chapter 67, when they properly belong in Chapter 05 (e.g., 0505 for raw feathers and down). The key is the degree of processing: if feathers are dyed, curled, or assembled into an article, they fall under 6701. Another frequent error involves textile articles incorporating feathers or down, such as down jackets (Chapter 62) or feather-filled pillows (Chapter 94), which are often mistakenly classified as articles of feather or down (6701) rather than as textile articles. Additionally, wigs made of synthetic fibers are not classified in 6704 with human hair wigs; they typically fall under Chapter 39 if simple or Chapter 65 if complete headwear, leading to significant tariff discrepancies.

05.05Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers67.01Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)67.04Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included

Top exporters and importers of HS code 67, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 67 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 75% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 $9.2B
  2. 2 India $646M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$323M

World total: $12.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.1B
  2. 2 China $1.5B
  3. 3 Germany $407M

World total: $8.3B 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. 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.

Questions about HS 67

What is HS code 67?

HS code 67 is a 2-digit chapter in the Harmonized System that covers: Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair. Chapter 67 of the Harmonized System (HS) is a unique classification that encompasses a diverse range of prepared natural materials and artificial articles, predominantly focusing on decorative, fashion, and personal care items. It covers 'Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair'. This chapter serves as a crucial classification for trade compliance professionals, importers, and exporters dealing with products often associated with luxury, fashion, theatrical arts, and beauty industries. The scope of Chapter 67 is clearly defined: it includes feathers and down that have undergone processing beyond simple cleaning—such as dyeing, curling, or assembling—and articles made entirely or primarily of these prepared materials, like feather boas or decorative plumes. It specifically excludes raw feathers and down (classified in Chapter 05) and textile articles where feathers are merely a filling or accessory (found in Section XI, e.g., down jackets in Chapters 61 or 62). A significant portion of this chapter is dedicated to artificial flowers, foliage, fruit, and their parts, crafted from various materials like plastic, textile, or metal, distinguishing them from natural plants of Chapter 06. Furthermore, Chapter 67 is the primary home for articles of human hair, including prepared human hair (dressed, thinned, bleached), wigs, false beards, eyelashes, and hair extensions, as well as articles of animal hair or textile materials resembling human hair articles. This precise classification is vital for accurate tariff application, adherence to sanitary regulations (especially for animal-derived products), and compliance with international trade agreements like CITES, which may regulate certain bird feathers. Historically, these goods have been significant in fashion, ceremonial wear, and personal adornment, maintaining their trade importance today.

What products fall under HS code 67?

Prepared ostrich feathers, feather boas, feather dusters, decorative bird feathers, down for stuffing, artificial silk roses, plastic foliage garlands, artificial fruit arrangements, synthetic Christmas tree branches, human hair wigs, human hair extensions, false eyelashes of human hair, theatrical beards, hairnets of human hair, prepared peacock feathers, feather fans, dyed duck feathers, artificial orchids, human hair weaves, synthetic hair braids, feather quills, down-filled decorative cushions, prepared pheasant feathers, artificial berries, human hair toupees.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 67?

Misclassification within Chapter 67 often arises from distinguishing between raw and prepared materials, or finished articles versus parts. A common mistake is classifying raw or simply cleaned feathers and down under Chapter 67, when they properly belong in Chapter 05 (e.g., 0505 for raw feathers and down). The key is the degree of processing: if feathers are dyed, curled, or assembled into an article, they fall under 6701. Another frequent error involves textile articles incorporating feathers or down, such as down jackets (Chapter 62) or feather-filled pillows (Chapter 94), which are often mistakenly classified as articles of feather or down (6701) rather than as textile articles. Additionally, wigs made of synthetic fibers are not classified in 6704 with human hair wigs; they typically fall under Chapter 39 if simple or Chapter 65 if complete headwear, leading to significant tariff discrepancies.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 67?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 67 in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.2B, 75% of world exports), India ($646M) and Bangladesh (about $323M). World exports came to about $12.3B, 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 67?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 67 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 26% of world imports), China ($1.5B) and Germany ($407M). World imports came to about $8.3B, 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 67 structured?

HS code 67 is a 2-digit chapter code in the Harmonized System maintained by the World Customs Organization. It represents a broad category of goods and contains multiple 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings for more specific classifications.