Chapter 66
Umbrellas and Walking Sticks
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · 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 (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) 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%S122: 10% |
| 6601.10.00.00 | Garden or similar umbrellas | 6.5% | 301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 10% |
| 6601.99.00.00 | Other | 8.2% | 301: 25%S122: 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 (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) 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%S122: 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 (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) 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%S122: 10% |
| 6603.20 | Umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks): | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6603.20.30.00 | For hand-held umbrellas chiefly used for protection against rain | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6603.20.90.00 | Other | 12% | 301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 10% |
| 6603.90.41.00 | Umbrella handles, knobs, tips and caps | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6603.90.81.00 | Other | 5.2% | 301: 25%S122: 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: 7.5%–100%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. Rates vary by product list and category: Lists 1–3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%, with four-year review increases up to 100% on strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, medical equipment). Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Section 122 surcharge (Sec. 122: 15%)
- A 15% global surcharge on all imports enacted under Section 122 authority after the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt. Stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232)
- Tariffs on qualifying steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds. Rates now vary by product bucket and current Chapter 99 treatment.
- 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.