Customs tariff code 6701: Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 6701 covers Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes). The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
6701 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 67. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 6701
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 67PREPARED FEATHERS AND DOWN AND ARTICLES MADE OF FEATHERS OR OF DOWN; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR
- 6701Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes)
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP - General arrangements | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Vorbehaltlich gewisser Ausnahmen, die anderweit genauer genannte oder erfasste Waren betreffen (s. insbesondere die nachstehenden Ausnahmen), gehören zu dieser Position: A) Vogelbälge und andere Vogelteile mit ihren Federn oder Daunen, Federn, Daunen und Teile von Federn, die, ohne deshalb zu Waren verarbeitet zu sein, weitergehend bearbeitet sind als lediglich gereinigt, desinfiziert oder haltbar gemacht (s. hierzu die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 0505), diese weitergehende Bearbeitung kann sein: ein Bleichen, Färben, Kräuseln, Wellen usw. B) Waren, selbst wenn sie aus rohen oder lediglich gereinigten Ausgangsstoffen gefertigt sind, aus Vogelbälgen oder anderen Vogelteilen mit ihren Federn oder Daunen, aus Federn, aus Daunen oder aus Teilen von Federn, ausgenommen Waren aus Federkielen oder aus Federspulen. …
1. Zu Kapitel 67 gehören nicht: a) Filter- oder Presstücher aus Menschenhaaren (Position 5911) (RV E6701A00); b) Blumenmotive aus Spitzen, Stickereien oder anderen Spinnstoffwaren (Abschnitt XI) (RV E6701B00); c) Schuhe (Kapitel 64) (RV E6701C00); d) Kopfbedeckungen und Haarnetze (Kapitel 65) (RV E6701D00); e) Spielzeug, Sportgeräte und Karnevalsartikel (Kapitel 95) (RV E6701E00); f) Staubwedel, Puderquasten und Siebe aus Menschenhaaren (Kapitel 96) (RV E6701F00); 2. Zu Position 6701 gehören nicht: a) Waren, bei denen die Federn oder Daunen nur als Füllung der Polsterung dienen, insbesondere Bettausstattungen der Position 9404 (RV E6702A00); b) Kleidung und Bekleidungszubehör, bei denen die Federn oder Daunen nur Besätze oder Auspolsterungen sind (RV E6702B00); c) künstliche Blumen, künstliches Blattwerk, Teile davon und daraus hergestellte Waren der Position 6702 (RV E6702C00). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 6701 cover?
Code 6701 covers Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 6701?
The third-country duty rate for 6701 is 2.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 6701?
The first six digits form the HS code: 6701. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 6701 have?
6701 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 6701 sit in the tariff?
6701 sits in this hierarchy: 67 PREPARED FEATHERS AND DOWN AND ARTICLES MADE OF FEATHERS OR OF DOWN; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 6701?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 6701. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 6701 change?
6701 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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