Import trade restrictions for 0505900000 80
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Preferential rules of origin for 0505900000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
EPA CARIFORUM
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 5 used must be wholly obtained
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 5 used are wholly obtained [1]
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 05 used are wholly obtained
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 0505900000
0505 90 00 CN Explanatory Notes: Other
This subheading includes: 1. skins and other parts of birds (heads, wings, necks, etc.) with their feathers or down, intended, for example, for the manufacture of head-dress accessories; 2. skins of birds without tectrices, especially the part of goose skin known as ‘swan skin’, used mainly for the manufacture of pompons; 3. large feathers from the wing or tail or other parts of the plumage, unusable for stuffing, particularly because of their size and the rigidity of their scapes; 4. ornamental parts intended, after working, for the manufacture of trimmings for head-dresses, for artificial flowers, etc. Such parts are, for example, feathers of ostrich, egret, heron, pheasant, marabou, ibis, peacock, bird of paradise, flamingo, jay, humming bird, magpie, vulture, gull and stork; 5. feathers, generally of a uniform length, used for the manufacture of feather dusters and feather brushes; 6. certain well defined parts of feathers such as the quills and the scapes, whether or not split (for example, for the manufacture of tooth picks, fishing tackle), barbs cut from the scape or attached to a thin shaving of the scape, whether or not with trimmed edges (pulled feathers). However, if despite any processing undergone these retain the character of feathers for stuffing, they fall in subheading 0505 10 10 or 0505 10 90. This subheading also includes products known as ‘gerissene Hahnenhälse’ which are the scapes of feathers, trimmed except for their fine end portions, which retain small plumes or barbs which the trimming process has been unable to remove; 7. powders (or meal) and waste of feathers or of parts of feathers.
Notes to chapter 05
Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) edible products (other than guts, bladders and stomachs of animals, whole and pieces thereof, and animal blood, liquid or dried); (b) hides or skins (including furskins), other than goods of heading 0505 and parings and similar waste of raw hides or skins of heading 0511 (Chapter 41 or 43); (c) animal textile materials, other than horsehair and horsehair waste (Section XI); or (d) prepared knots or tufts for broom or brush making (heading 9603). 2. For the purposes of heading 0501, the sorting of hair by length (provided the root ends and tip ends respectively are not arranged together) shall be deemed not to constitute working. 3. Throughout the nomenclature, elephant, hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal and wild boar tusks, rhinoceros horns and the teeth of all animals are regarded as ‘ivory’. 4. Throughout the nomenclature, the expression ‘horsehair’ means hair of the manes or tails of equine or bovine animals. Heading 0511 covers, inter alia, horsehair and horsehair waste, whether or not put up as a layer with or without supporting material.
Notes to section I
LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the nomenclature any reference to ‘dried’ products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
UK advance tariff rulings for 0505900000
Rulings of HM Revenue & Customs for goods with UK commodity codes that start like this EU code. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff, so these rulings are guidance for the EU.
- UK 0505900000 Valid Apr 25, 2024 to Apr 24, 2027 · Ruling 600010253 on GOV.UK
Feathers that have been collected for diagnostic purposes. The feathers can be from different species of birds. Normally 4-6 feathers are submitted possibly with blood samples (this is being classified separately). They are for laboratory use only. Each consignment may contain several samples for testing.
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following:- For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of 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. GIR 5 (b) - Has been used to identify the type of packaging: Bubble wrapped envelope. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 050590: Other than feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down. Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory Notes …
- UK 0505900000 Valid Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 5, 2029 · Ruling 600016256 on GOV.UK
Feather Meal Feathers from poultry Used for feeding pets, fur animals and aquaculture.
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following:- For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect : a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)) General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of 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. GIR 5 B - Has been used to identify the type of packaging - to meet requirements. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 050590 - Other than feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down. Also classified in accordance with: HSEN to 0505
Source: HM Revenue & Customs, Advance Tariff Rulings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
EU trade in 2025 for 050590
- Extra-EU imports
- €2.1M
- 14,862 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €6.9M
Top origin countries by import value
China €883.9K
Ukraine €578K
Norway €336.6K
Switzerland €122.6K
United States €90.9K
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 050590
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 % maybe 5.5 %
- Germany 19 %
- Greece 24 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 050590 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Other", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0505900000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Other", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Other".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Other" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Other" is 0505900000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Other".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 05 was selected for products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 05 refers to 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.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 90 refers to Other.
HS Code tree structure
0500000000 80
Chapter PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
0505000000 80
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
0505100000 80
- Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down
0505101000 80
- - Raw
0505109000 80
- - Other
0505900000 80
- Other