Chapter 66
Umbrellas and Walking Sticks
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 66 contains 12 HTS lines covering umbrellas and walking sticks. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 12%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
6601 — Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)
#Heading 6601 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–8.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
6601
Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas):
Free
6601.10.00.00
Garden or similar umbrellas
6.5%
6601.91.00.00
Having a telescopic shaft
Free
6601.99.00.00
Other
8.2%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6601 | Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6601.10.00.00 | Garden or similar umbrellas | 6.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6601.91.00.00 | Having a telescopic shaft | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6601.99.00.00 | Other | 8.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
6602 — Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like
#Heading 6602 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: 4%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6602.00.00.00 | Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like | 4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
6603 — Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 or 6602
#Heading 6603 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–12%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
6603
Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 or 6602:
Free
6603.20
Umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks):
Free
6603.20.30.00
For hand-held umbrellas chiefly used for protection against rain
Free
6603.20.90.00
Other
12%
6603.90
Other:
Free
6603.90.41.00
Umbrella handles, knobs, tips and caps
Free
6603.90.81.00
Other
5.2%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6603 | Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 or 6602: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6603.20 | Umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6603.20.30.00 | For hand-held umbrellas chiefly used for protection against rain | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6603.20.90.00 | Other | 12% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6603.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6603.90.41.00 | Umbrella handles, knobs, tips and caps | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 6603.90.81.00 | Other | 5.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 66
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 66). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.