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66

Official Chapter Guide

Umbrellas, walking-sticks, whips, and riding-crops, excluding specialized measure or weapon versions.

Tariff Landscape

  • - **Duty Landscape:** Items in this chapter generally are dutiable, though specific duty rates may vary.
  • - **Trade Measures:** While umbrellas may attract regular duties, they are not typically subject to special measures like Section 301 or 232.
  • - **ADD/CVD Trends:** Dumping duties or countervailing duties generally do not apply frequently in this chapter, but vigilance on specific trade routes is recommended.

Classification Strategy

  • - **Common Mistake:** Misclassifying measure or firearm walking-sticks under Chapter 66, when they belong to chapters 9017 or 93 respectively.
  • - **Complex Areas:** Distinguishing between parts of umbrellas and accessories such as tassels or covers, which should be classified separately unless fitted.

Legal Framework

Executive Summary

  • **Exclusions:**
  • - Measure walking-sticks or similar items classified under heading 9017.
  • - Firearm-sticks, sword-sticks, loaded walking-sticks classified under chapter 93.
  • - Toy versions classified under chapter 95.
  • - Heading 6603 excludes parts, trimmings, or accessories of textile material, and covers or similar items, when entered with but not fitted to umbrellas or sticks.
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