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

HS code 050590 covers a diverse range of animal-derived products, including skins, feathers, and down from birds. These materials have a wide variety of applications, from the fashion and textile industries to the production of specialty chemicals and fertilizers. As a key component of global supply chains, the trade in these animal products plays an important role in the broader economy.

The production of goods under HS code 050590 typically involves the collection, cleaning, and processing of raw materials sourced from various avian species. This may include the harvesting of feathers and down from live birds, as well as the collection of skins and other parts from processed poultry and other avian sources. The materials are then cleaned, disinfected, and sometimes further treated to preserve their quality and prepare them for various end-uses.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 050590 include the raw animal materials, such as feathers, down, and skins, as well as various cleaning and disinfection chemicals. Specialized processing equipment, such as sorting, washing, and drying machines, may also be necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to handle the collection, processing, and quality control of these animal-derived products.

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 050590 include a wide range of materials, such as cleaned and processed feathers, down, and skins. These products may be used in the manufacture of 500700 Silk textiles, 670100 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, and 950700 (Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy 'birds' (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites). Additionally, the industry may produce powders and waste materials that can be used in the production of 310100 Animal or vegetable fertilizers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products and other specialty chemical products.