HS Code for Down for stuffing

HS code 0505.10 is designated for feathers and down of a kind used for stuffing, which have not been worked beyond cleaning, disinfection, or treatment for preservation. This classification is governed by Note 1 to Chapter 05, which excludes products that have been further processed. The primary criteria for 0505.10 is the intended use as a filling material and the minimal nature of the processing. If the down has been bleached, dyed, or curled, it may move to Chapter 67. However, standard industrial cleaning and sterilization to meet health regulations do not disqualify the product from 0505.10. This code is essential for the bulk trade of raw materials used in the textile and furniture industries. Importers must ensure that the down is loose and not attached to any backing or incorporated into a finished textile product to maintain this classification. The material is typically shipped in large bales for industrial use in manufacturing pillows, cushions, and winter outerwear.

Products Included

• Raw goose down for pillows
• Cleaned duck down for upholstery
• Bulk disinfected bird down
• Feathers of a kind used for stuffing
• Untreated down clusters

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 6701.00. The distinction is that 6701.00 is for \"worked\" down, such as down that has been dyed or mounted. Additionally, 0505.90 is sometimes used incorrectly; 0505.90 is for other bird parts or feathers not intended for stuffing, whereas 0505.10 is specific to stuffing materials.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Down for stuffing?

The HS code for down used for stuffing, provided it is only cleaned or disinfected, is 0505.10.

Is synthetic down classified here?

No, synthetic down (polyester fiberfill) is classified under Chapter 54 or 55 depending on its composition and form.