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Tariff Chapter 67
PREPARED FEATHERS AND DOWN AND ARTICLES MADE OF FEATHERS OR OF DOWN; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR
What does Chapter 67 of the Customs Tariff cover?
Chapter 67 of the EU Customs Tariff covers prepared feathers and down and articles thereof, artificial flowers and articles of human hair. This chapter brings together products of different character that share a common feature - they are decorative and ornamental articles. Heading 6701 covers bird skins with feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof, excluding products falling under heading 0505. Articles of feathers include hat ornaments, feather boas, feather fans and event decorations. Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit (heading 6702) and articles made thereof constitute the most important commercial heading in this chapter, with significant imports from China. Artificial flowers may be made of silk, plastics, paper and other materials. Wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes and similar articles of human hair, animal hair or textile materials (headings 6703-6704) include theatrical wigs, medical wigs for chemotherapy patients and hair extensions. CN codes for this chapter begin at 6701 and end at 6704. Imports of artificial flowers and wigs from Asia dominate the trade of this chapter.
Duty rates in Chapter 67
Duty rates in Chapter 67 are varied. Articles of feathers and down (6701) are subject to rates of 2.2% to 4.7%. Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit (6702) carry rates of 4.7% to 5%. Articles of artificial flowers are subject to the same rates. Human hair dressed and otherwise worked up (6703) carries rates of 1.2% to 2%. Wigs and artificial beards of human or synthetic hair (6704) are subject to rates of 2.2% to 3.5%. Imports of artificial flowers of plastics constitute the most common category in this chapter. Customs duty is supplemented by 23% VAT.
Goods classification in Chapter 67 - key considerations
Classification in Chapter 67 requires distinction between three main categories: articles of feathers and down, artificial flowers and articles of hair. For artificial flowers, the material (silk, plastics, paper) must be identified as it affects the subheading. Wigs are classified by material (human hair, synthetic, animal hair). Dried and prepared natural flowers belong to Chapter 6, not Chapter 67. Unprepared feathers are classified in Chapter 5.
Frequently asked questions
What goods are classified in Chapter 67 of the Customs Tariff?
Chapter 67 covers prepared feathers and down (ornaments, boas, fans), artificial flowers, foliage and fruit of various materials, as well as wigs, false beards, hair extensions and articles of human or synthetic hair.
What are the duty rates in Chapter 67?
Artificial flowers (6702) are subject to a rate of 4.7%, wigs and false beards (6704) to a rate of 2.2%, articles of feathers (6701) to a rate of 2.7%, and prepared human hair (6703) to a rate of 1.7%. These rates are relatively low. Customs duty is supplemented by 23% VAT.
How to find the correct CN code in Chapter 67?
The product category must be determined (feathers, artificial flowers, wigs/hair), followed by the material of manufacture. Artificial flowers are classified under heading 6702, wigs under 6704 and articles of feathers under 6701. Dried natural flowers belong to Chapter 6.
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