Product classification
HS code for Feathers: 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 feathers under HS 6701.00
Feathers and down are classified under HS code 670100 when they have undergone processing beyond simple cleaning or preservation. This code covers bird skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, as well as feathers that have been worked—meaning they have been bleached, dyed, curled, or otherwise prepared for decorative use. The classification is determined by the degree of "working" applied to the natural product. If the feathers are merely cleaned, disinfected, or treated for preservation without further modification, they would fall under Chapter 05. However, once they are intended for use in millinery, apparel, or ornamentation, they move to Chapter 67. This distinction is vital for customs compliance, as worked feathers are treated as manufactured goods rather than raw animal products. The classification also includes articles made entirely or primarily of feathers, provided they are not specifically excluded by other chapter notes.
- Covers
- Bleached or dyed decorative feathers
- Feather boas and capes
- Worked bird skins with down
- Ostrich feathers prepared for hats
- Feather dusters (if primarily valued for the feathers)
- 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 common error is confusing 670100 with HS code 0505. Code 0505 is for raw feathers and down used for stuffing (like in pillows or jackets) that have only been cleaned or disinfected. Another common misclassification occurs with 940490, which covers finished bedding articles like feather-filled duvets or pillows. Importers must determine if they are shipping the component material (670100) or a finished functional household item (940490).
Top exporters and importers of HS 670100 (the code used for feathers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670100 (the code used for feathers) 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 feathers.
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 feathers
Brazil classifies feathers 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 feathers
What is the HS code for Feathers?
The HS code for Feathers 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)). Worked feathers for decorative use are classified under HS code 670100, while raw feathers are under 0505.
How do I classify Feathers for customs?
Feathers 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.
Are feather pillows classified under 670100?
No, finished feather pillows are classified under HS code 940490 as bedding articles, not as worked feathers.
Which countries are the top exporters of feathers (HS 670100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670100 (the code used for feathers) 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 feathers (HS 670100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670100 (the code used for feathers) 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 Feathers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670100 for Feathers 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 feathers in Brazil?
In Brazil, feathers (HS 670100) is classified under NCM 6701.00.00.