Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers (heading 0505): importing markets
HS heading 0505 covers bird skins and other parts with feathers or down, and feathers and down only cleaned, disinfected or preserved, plus their powder…
Published on 9 October 2026Updated on 9 October 2026
HS heading 0505 covers bird skins and other parts with feathers or down, and feathers and down only cleaned, disinfected or preserved, plus their powder and waste. In 2024, China declared USD 383.9 million of imports under this heading, far ahead of Germany and Italy. For a company exporting from Spain, the buyer base is concentrated in a few markets.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 9 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0505
- Chapter
- 05 · Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included
- Subheadings
- 2
Main importing markets
USD · 2024| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| China | 383,936,437 |
| Germany | 135,898,866 |
| Italy | 133,215,856 |
| Japan | 99,966,072 |
| Indonesia | 94,918,286 |
| United States | 94,546,069 |
| Spain | 47,678,706 |
| Hungary | 45,434,550 |
| Poland | 44,230,056 |
| Canada | 38,412,649 |
| Romania | 32,822,376 |
| South Korea | 25,495,853 |
| United Kingdom | 22,887,485 |
| Myanmar (Burma) | 22,276,982 |
| France | 19,710,487 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 9 October 2026
What to know before exporting heading 0505 from Spain
Heading 0505 belongs to chapter 05, animal products not elsewhere specified. It covers raw or minimally processed material: skins and parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers and down, and powder and waste of feathers. Material that has been further worked falls outside it.
The import data shows a concentrated market. In 2024, China reported about USD 384 million, nearly three times Germany (about USD 136 million) and Italy (about USD 133 million). Japan, Indonesia and the United States each reported between USD 94 million and USD 100 million. These are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain.
Three European buyers appear in the top ten: Germany, Italy and Spain, followed by Hungary and Poland. For a company exporting from Spain, this means part of the demand can be served inside the EU single market, where the customs duty question does not arise in the same way as for China, Japan or the United States.
The duty for each destination depends on the subheading, the destination country and the trade agreement in force. It is checked in Access2Markets by entering the HS code, the origin (Spain) and the destination. For shipments outside the EU, check the destination's own nomenclature, because codes agree only up to six digits.
Because this is animal-origin material, expect sanitary and veterinary requirements. Which certificates or treatments each destination demands depends on the country and on the product. Check them with the competent Spanish authority and in the destination's import conditions before quoting a delivery date.
Classification is the first check. The heading has two subheadings, so confirm with the product's composition and degree of processing which one applies. If doubt remains, a binding tariff information request to customs settles it before the first shipment.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 9 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which countries import the most under HS 0505?
In 2024, according to UN Comtrade, the largest importer was China with about USD 384 million, followed by Germany (about USD 136 million), Italy (about USD 133 million), Japan (about USD 100 million) and Indonesia (about USD 95 million).
Does Spain appear among the importing markets for this heading?
Yes. Spain declared about USD 47.7 million of imports under 0505 in 2024, seventh in the ranking. It is a destination as well as an origin, so check whether your product competes with imported material.
Where do I find the customs duty for exporting 0505 from Spain?
In Access2Markets, the European Commission's tool. Enter the product code, Spain as the exporting country and the destination. The duty depends on the subheading and on any agreement between the EU and the destination.
Are the import figures what Spain can sell to each country?
No. They are the total each country declared importing from the world in 2024. They show the size of each market, not the share available to a Spanish exporter, which depends on price, quality and access conditions.
Is the code the same in every destination?
Only up to six digits. The HS code 0505 is international, but each country adds its own digits for national duties and rules. Check the full destination code before preparing the commercial invoice.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 9 October 2026
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