HTS 0505.90.20.40: US import duty from China
Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Other, Feather meal and waste, Other. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 2.3% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 27.3% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $230.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,777.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 0505.90.20.40 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 0505.90.20.40 (Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Other, Feather meal and waste, Other) have a duty of 27.3% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 0505.90.20.40 cover?
Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Other, Feather meal and waste, Other. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 0505.90.20.40 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,777, about 27.8% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 0505
- 0505.10.00.50Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down, Meeting with ASTM D4522, Section 2.2 IDFB Testing Regulations, Part 2, Sections 2.2, 2.3, Part 7 and Part 11-B, Feathers
- 0505.10.00.55Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down, Meeting with ASTM D4522, Section 2.2 IDFB Testing Regulations, Part 2, Sections 2.2, 2.3, Part 7 and Part 11-B, Down
- 0505.10.00.60Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down, Other, Feathers
- 0505.10.00.65Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down, Other, Down
- 0505.90.20.20Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Other, Feather meal and waste, Feather meal
- 0505.90.60.00Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down,<br /> feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed<br /> edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned,<br /> disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste<br /> of feathers or parts of feathers, Other, Other
All of Chapter 05: Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included →
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.