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 v2022 Code: 6701

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
67	01	n/a

Code	6701
Version	HS v2022
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 crucial role in the global textile and fashion sectors, providing raw materials for a wide array of applications, from high-end apparel to household items. The trade in these avian-based products is an important component of the broader import/export economy, with significant international demand and 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 in some cases, dyeing or other treatments to prepare the materials for further manufacturing. Advanced techniques, such as the use of specialized machinery for sorting and grading, can help ensure consistent quality and efficiency in the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 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)) industry include live birds, such as geese, ducks, and other poultry, as well as specialized equipment for the collection, processing, and refinement of the raw materials. Additionally, the industry may rely on various chemicals, dyes, and other auxiliary materials to prepare the feathers, down, and other components for their intended uses.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 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)) industry include a wide range of products, such as apparel, bedding, and household items. These materials may be further processed and incorporated into goods classified under other HS codes, such as 6302 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen and 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 62.03).

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/v2022/67'>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/v2022/6701'>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/v2022/6702'>6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6703'>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/v2022/6704'>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/v2022/670100'>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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