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HS HEADING 0505

Skins 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 feathers

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0505.10

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

0505.90

Animal 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

Covered items classified under 0505

Chapter 05 classification notes

Chapter 05 covers most CITES-relevant items: ivory (0507.10), tortoise-shell (0507.90), coral (0508), whalebone, horn from CITES-listed mammals. Almost every commercial movement requires a CITES export + import permit. Personal-effect heirlooms may qualify under the pre-Convention exemption with notarised provenance.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Worked ivory artwork falls under Chapter 97 (works of art) when crafted, while raw ivory stays in 0507.10. CITES coverage applies regardless of HS chapter.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 05

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