Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

HS code 67 covers a diverse range of products, including prepared feathers and down, articles made from these materials, artificial flowers, and products made from human hair. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile and fashion sectors, providing key raw materials and components for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications. The trade in these products is an important part of the broader international trade in textiles, apparel, and related goods.

The production of goods under HS code 67 involves several key processes. Feathers and down are typically cleaned, sorted, and treated to prepare them for use in various applications. Artificial flowers are manufactured using a range of materials and techniques, including molding, weaving, and assembly. Articles made from human hair often involve collection, sorting, and processing of the raw material before it is used in the production of wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-based products.

The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 67 include raw feathers and down, various synthetic and natural materials for artificial flower production, and human hair. Additionally, these industries rely on specialized machinery and equipment for cleaning, processing, and assembling the final products. Energy, labor, and transportation services are also important inputs across the supply chain.

The outputs of the industries under HS code 67 are diverse, ranging from prepared feathers and down for use in 94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings to artificial flowers for use in 95 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof. The human hair products generated under this code are often used in 67 Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair.