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)

HS code 670100 covers a diverse range of products derived from birds, including their skins, feathers, and down. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide variety of consumer and industrial goods. The trade in these avian-based products is a significant contributor to the international economy, with applications spanning the fashion, home furnishings, and industrial sectors.

The production of goods under HS code 670100 typically involves the collection, processing, and refinement of bird skins, feathers, and down. This may include plucking, sorting, cleaning, and grading the raw materials to ensure consistent quality and specifications. Depending on the end-use application, further processing steps such as dyeing, blending, or spinning may be employed to transform the natural materials into finished products.

The primary inputs for the 670100 industry are the skins, feathers, and down of various bird species. These raw materials are sourced from both domestic and international markets, with major suppliers including 010511 Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls, 010591 Other live poultry, and 050510 Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down. In addition to the avian-based inputs, the industry may also require specialized machinery, chemicals, and other ancillary materials to facilitate the processing and transformation of the raw materials.

The goods produced under HS code 670100 are used in a wide range of applications, including the manufacture of apparel, home textiles, and industrial products. The feathers, down, and other bird-derived materials are commonly used in the production of 940430 Sleeping bags, 940490 Other articles of bedding and similar furnishing, and 950700 (Fishing rods, fish-hooks, and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets, and similar nets; decoy 'birds' (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites). The skins and other parts of birds may also find applications in the fashion industry, particularly in the manufacture of luxury apparel and accessories.