HTS 05059020 — Feather meal and waste
HTS 05059020 sits inside heading 0505 (“Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers”) of Chapter 05 — Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included. For imports under this line, a general tariff of 2.3% applies. Preferential treatment is available under Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG).
Tariff rates for 05059020
| Rate type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 2.3% | Applies to countries without a preferential agreement, i.e. about 2.3% ad valorem on the customs value. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Reduced or free rates for designated program countries (see code legend on the USITC site). |
| Column 2 | 20% | Statutory rate applied to the few economies without normal-trade-relations status. |
Reporting units
Entry summaries for 05059020 must be declared in: No. (No. = number of units). A single quantitative measure accompanies the ad valorem component on the entry summary.
Statistical breakouts under 05059020
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0505.90.20.20 | Feather meal | 2.3% |
| 0505.90.20.40 | Other | 2.3% |
Statistical suffixes refine classification within the same duty treatment; pick the breakout whose wording matches your goods most precisely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 05059020?
05059020 carries a Column 1 general rate of 2.3%. The full official line, including special program rates and the Column 2 statutory rate, is reproduced above from the USITC schedule.
How do I classify 05059020 for US customs?
Classification follows the hierarchy shown in the breadcrumb above: Chapter 05, heading 0505, then this 8-digit statistical line. Confirm the tariff text matches your goods before entry; use our duty calculator to estimate landed cost including the 2.3% general rate.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on 05059020?
Section 301 actions apply by exact HTS line. This page shows the permanent schedule rate (2.3%) for 05059020; check the current 301 annexes or our dedicated Section 301 tariffs guide to see whether trade-remedy duties stack on top for your origin country.
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Data as of October 9, 2026 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (line 0505.90.20). Rates are informational and not a binding customs ruling.