HS Code:
Feather dusters, classified under HS Code 9603.90, are cleaning tools typically made from natural feathers or synthetic materials mounted on a handle. They are used for dusting surfaces in households, offices, and industrial settings. The global trade of feather dusters is a niche but steady market, driven by demand for eco-friendly and reusable cleaning products. Major production is concentrated in countries with access to raw materials like poultry feathers or low-cost manufacturing capabilities.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately USD 50 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
USD 20 million
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 8 million
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 5 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 4 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
USD 3 million
6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-US trade or ASEAN agreements)
Shift towards synthetic feather dusters
Reduced demand for natural feather products due to ethical concerns and vegan consumer preferences, boosting synthetic alternatives
2020-2022
Rise in eco-conscious consumer behavior
Increased demand for sustainable and biodegradable feather dusters, influencing manufacturers to adopt greener practices
2021-2023
Growth in e-commerce sales channels
Expanded market access for smaller producers through online platforms, driving global trade volume growth
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary requirements for natural feather products to prevent avian flu transmission, impacting exporters from Asia.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters and potential delays in shipments to EU markets
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain household goods, including feather dusters, from 7.5% to 4%.
January 2023
Boosted Chinese exports to the US, potentially increasing market share
Indonesia launched a certification program for sustainably sourced feather products to appeal to eco-conscious markets in Europe and North America.
September 2022
Enhanced competitiveness of Indonesian feather dusters in premium markets