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

HS v2022 Code: 0505

About 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

HS code 0505 covers the trade of skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down, and feathers themselves. This industry plays a vital role in the broader textile and apparel sectors, providing key raw materials for the production of various feather-based products, including clothing, bedding, and decorative items. The global market for these products has been steadily growing, driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable and natural materials.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 0505 typically involves the collection, cleaning, and processing of feathers and down from various bird species. This process often begins with the sourcing of raw materials from poultry farms, hunting activities, or specialized collection operations. The feathers and down are then cleaned, disinfected, and treated for preservation, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards. In some cases, the materials may be further processed into powders, waste, or other specialized forms to meet the specific requirements of downstream industries.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 0505 include the raw feathers and down collected from birds, as well as various cleaning and preservation chemicals. Specialized machinery, such as sorting, washing, and drying equipment, is also necessary to process the raw materials into the desired forms. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to handle the collection, processing, and quality control of the feathers and down.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0505 are the cleaned, disinfected, and preserved feathers and down, which are then sold to various downstream industries. These materials are commonly used in the production of 6701 Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair, 9404 Mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing, and 6504 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed, among other products. The industry also generates various by-products, such as feather powders and waste, which may be utilized in other applications.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/05'>05: Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0505'>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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0501'>0501: Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0502'>0502: Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0504'>0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0506'>0506: Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0507'>0507: Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks unworked or simply prepared, not cut to shape; waste and powder of these products</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0508'>0508: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, not cut to shape powder and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0510'>0510: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not glands, other animal products used in preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0511'>0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/050510'>050510: Animal products; feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/050590'>050590: 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</a>"]


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