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 feathers, down, artificial flowers, and articles made from human hair. This industry plays a significant role in the global textile and fashion sectors, providing key raw materials and components for a wide range of consumer goods. The production and trade of these items are important economic activities, with applications in areas such as apparel, home furnishings, and decorative accessories.

The production of items under HS code 67 typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. Feathers and down are often cleaned, sorted, and processed to remove impurities and prepare them for use in various products. Artificial flowers are commonly made by assembling pre-fabricated components, such as petals, leaves, and stems, using techniques like molding, cutting, and assembly. Articles made from human hair may involve harvesting, cleaning, and processing the hair before it is woven, braided, or otherwise incorporated into the final product.

The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 67 include raw materials such as feathers, down, natural and synthetic fibers, and human hair. Additionally, these industries rely on specialized machinery and equipment for processing, shaping, and assembling the final products. Other key inputs may include dyes, adhesives, and various tools and accessories used in the manufacturing process.

The outputs of the industries covered by HS code 67 include a wide range of products, such as 6701 Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair, 6702 Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, and 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. These products are often used as inputs for the 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 and 62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted industries, among others.