Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)

HS v2017 Code: 6701

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
67	01	n/a

Code	6701
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	67

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

This Code: Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)

Child Codes: 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)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 3): Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit; Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like; Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included

About skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)

HS code 6701 covers a diverse range of products derived from birds, including their skin, feathers, and down. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile and fashion sectors, providing raw materials for a wide array of applications, from high-end apparel to home furnishings. The trade in these avian-based products is an important component of the broader import/export economy, facilitating the exchange of natural resources and supporting sustainable supply chains.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 6701 typically involves the collection, processing, and refinement of feathers, down, and other bird-derived materials. This may include plucking, sorting, cleaning, and dyeing the raw materials to meet specific quality and aesthetic standards. Specialized techniques are often employed to preserve the natural properties of the feathers and down, ensuring their durability and insulating capabilities.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 6701 industry are the skin, feathers, and down of various bird species. These raw materials are sourced from both domestic and international markets, with factors such as availability, quality, and cost influencing the supply chain. In addition to the avian-based inputs, the industry may also rely on specialized machinery, chemicals, and other ancillary materials to facilitate the processing and transformation of these natural resources.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 6701 industry are diverse, ranging from high-end apparel and accessories to home furnishings and industrial applications. The refined feathers, down, and other bird-derived materials are often used in the production of 6201 (Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 6203), 6202 (Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 6204), and 9404 (Mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered).

Family tree for skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/67'>67: Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6701'>6701: Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6702'>6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6703'>6703: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6704'>6704: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/670100'>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)</a>"]


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