Product classification

HS code for Down for stuffing: 0505.10

Animal products, feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation.

Classification of down for stuffing under HS 0505.10

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.

Covers
  • Raw goose down for pillows
  • Cleaned duck down for upholstery
  • Bulk disinfected bird down
  • Feathers of a kind used for stuffing
  • Untreated down clusters
Also under 0505.10
  • 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 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.

6701.00Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down; feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)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 050510 (the code used for down for stuffing), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 050510 (the code used for down for stuffing) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 050510, not only down for stuffing.

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 down for stuffing

Brazil classifies down for stuffing under NCM 0505.10.00: HS 0505.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about down for stuffing

What is the HS code for Down for stuffing?

The HS code for Down for stuffing is 050510 (Animal products; feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation). The HS code for down used for stuffing, provided it is only cleaned or disinfected, is 0505.10.

How do I classify Down for stuffing for customs?

Down for stuffing is classified under HS code 050510 — Animal products; feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is synthetic down classified here?

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

Which countries are the top exporters of down for stuffing (HS 050510)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 050510 (the code used for down for stuffing) 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 down for stuffing (HS 050510)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 050510 (the code used for down for stuffing) 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.

Is the HS code for Down for stuffing the same in all countries?

The base HS code 050510 for Down for stuffing is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for down for stuffing in Brazil?

In Brazil, down for stuffing (HS 050510) is classified under NCM 0505.10.00.