Product classification
HS code for Down: 6701.00
Skins 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).
Classification of down under HS 6701.00
The classification of down under HS code 6701.00 is determined by the level of processing applied to the bird skins, feathers, or down. While raw feathers fall under Chapter 05, Chapter 67 is reserved for products that have undergone significant working beyond simple cleaning or preservation. This includes down that has been mounted on a support, bound together, or incorporated into decorative articles. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the specific nature of the \"worked\" state dictates this classification. If the down is no longer in its natural, loose state but has been arranged or processed for ornamental use, it must be classified here. This heading also covers articles made of down, provided they are not specifically mentioned in other chapters like bedding (Chapter 94) or apparel (Chapter 62). The distinction lies in whether the item is a raw material or a semi-finished/finished decorative component. Importers must provide documentation showing the extent of processing to justify this code over raw material codes.
- Covers
- Worked bird skins with down
- Feathers bound into decorative fringes
- Down clusters processed for ornamental use
- Articles of down not specified elsewhere
- Mounted down for millinery
- Also under 6701.00
- Decorative peacock feathers
- down-filled craft feathers
- feather trim for garments
- fly-tying feathers
Codes often confused with 6701.00
Common mistake. The most frequent confusion occurs with HS code 0505.10, which covers raw or cleaned down for stuffing. If the down is merely cleaned and disinfected, it belongs in 0505.10. Another common error is using 9404.90 for down-filled articles; however, 9404.90 is strictly for finished bedding like duvets and pillows, whereas 6701.00 covers the worked material or other decorative articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670100 (the code used for down), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670100 (the code used for down) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 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 670100, not only down.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $43M 45% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $27M 28% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.1M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $97M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $13M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $5.4M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Italy $3.2M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $64M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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.
Brazil NCM code for down
Brazil classifies down under NCM 6701.00.00: HS 6701.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about down
What is the HS code for Down?
The HS code for Down is 670100 (Skins 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)). The HS code for worked down and articles thereof is 6701.00. Raw or cleaned down for stuffing is 0505.10.
How do I classify Down for customs?
Down is classified under HS code 670100 — Skins 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). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include down-filled jackets?
No, down-filled jackets are classified under Chapter 62 (e.g., 6201 or 6202) as apparel, not as worked down.
Which countries are the top exporters of down (HS 670100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670100 (the code used for down) in UN Comtrade data were China ($43M, 45% of world exports), South Africa ($27M) and Italy ($4.1M). World exports came to about $97M, 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 (HS 670100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670100 (the code used for down) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($5.4M) and Italy ($3.2M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670100 for Down 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, down (HS 670100) is classified under NCM 6701.00.00.