Product classification
HS code for Folding umbrellas: 6601.91
Umbrellas and sun umbrellas, having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas).
Classification of folding umbrellas under HS 6601.91
Folding umbrellas are classified under HS code 6601.91. This classification is specific to umbrellas and sun umbrellas that feature a telescopic shaft. The telescopic shaft is the defining technical feature that allows the umbrella to be compacted for storage, distinguishing it from standard stick umbrellas. Heading 6601 covers all types of umbrellas, but the subheadings differentiate based on the mechanism and intended environment. Since folding umbrellas are designed for portability through a collapsible central pole, they are explicitly placed under 6601.91. The classification applies regardless of the material of the canopy (polyester, nylon, or silk) or the frame (steel, fiberglass, or aluminum). The key factor is the telescopic nature of the shaft, which must be able to slide into itself to reduce the overall length of the item. This code is used globally to track the trade of personal portable umbrellas, which are distinct from larger, stationary umbrellas used in outdoor settings. Furthermore, the presence of automatic opening or closing mechanisms does not move the product out of this category, as the telescopic shaft remains the primary classifying feature under the General Interpretative Rules of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Compact travel umbrellas with telescopic poles
- Automatic open/close folding umbrellas
- Manual collapsible sun umbrellas
- Miniature pocket umbrellas with telescopic shafts
- Telescopic umbrellas with UV-protective coatings
- Also under 6601.91
- Totes Auto Open/Close Umbrella
- Knirps T.200
- Blunt Metro
- Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella
Codes often confused with 6601.91
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying folding umbrellas under HS code 6601.10, which is specifically for garden or similar umbrellas (like large patio umbrellas). Another common misclassification is HS code 6601.99, which is a catch-all category for other umbrellas that do not have a telescopic shaft, such as traditional walking-stick umbrellas. Importers must ensure the shaft mechanism is telescopic to justify the use of 6601.91. Additionally, toy umbrellas for dolls are classified under 9503.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 660191 (the code used for folding umbrellas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 660191 (the code used for folding umbrellas) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 84% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 660191, not only folding umbrellas.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 84% of world exports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$40M 3.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $31M 2.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $177M 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $118M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $69M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $887M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for folding umbrellas
Brazil splits HS 6601.91 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6601.91.10Telescopic umbrellas, silk or man-made fibre cover
- 6601.91.90Other telescopic umbrellas
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about folding umbrellas
What is the HS code for Folding umbrellas?
The HS code for Folding umbrellas is 660191 (Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas)). The HS code for folding umbrellas with a telescopic shaft is 6601.91.
How do I classify Folding umbrellas for customs?
Folding umbrellas is classified under HS code 660191 — Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the canopy material affect the HS code?
No, the classification 6601.91 is based on the telescopic shaft mechanism, not the material of the fabric or the handle.
Which countries are the top exporters of folding umbrellas (HS 660191)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 660191 (the code used for folding umbrellas) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 84% of world exports), Cambodia (about $40M) and Germany ($31M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of folding umbrellas (HS 660191)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 660191 (the code used for folding umbrellas) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($177M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($118M) and South Korea ($69M). World imports came to about $887M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Folding umbrellas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 660191 for Folding umbrellas is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for folding umbrellas in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 660191 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for folding umbrellas depends on the product's details: 6601.91.10 (Telescopic umbrellas, silk or man-made fibre cover), 6601.91.90 (Other telescopic umbrellas).