Section XII · Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof; prepared feathers and articles made therewith; artificial flowers; articles of human hair
Chapter 66: Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof
Chapter 66 of the Harmonized System has 3 four-digit headings, from 66.01 to 66.03. Each heading is split further into six-digit subheadings, then into national 8- and 10-digit commodity codes.
Headings in chapter 66
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 66.01 | Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas) |
| 66.02 | Walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like |
| 66.03 | Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 or 6602 |
Classifying goods in chapter 66
Start with the chapter and section notes: they are legally binding and often decide what is included or excluded. Then choose the heading whose wording best describes your product (GRI 1), and work down to the six-digit subheading before choosing the national commodity code.
The six-digit code is shared internationally. The UK and EU add digits for their own tariffs and statistics, and the US uses its own 10-digit HTS lines, so always confirm the final code in the tariff of the country you are importing into.
Official sources
Check chapter 66 in the UK Trade Tariff, the EU TARIC and the US HTS.