Product classification
HS code for Golf umbrellas: 6601.99
Umbrellas and sun umbrellas, n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas).
Classification of golf umbrellas under HS 6601.99
Golf umbrellas are classified under HS code 6601.99. This classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation, which prioritize the essential character of the article. Despite being marketed and used specifically on golf courses, a golf umbrella is fundamentally an umbrella. Chapter 66 of the Harmonized System covers "Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof." Heading 6601 specifically includes umbrellas and sun umbrellas. Within this heading, the code 6601.99 is a residual category for umbrellas that are not telescopic (which would fall under 6601.91). Golf umbrellas are typically characterized by their large canopy size (often 60 inches or more) and a non-telescopic, sturdy shaft designed to withstand high winds. Because they do not have a folding or telescopic mechanism, they are excluded from 6601.91 and placed in 6601.99. The classification is based on the physical structure of the item rather than its intended location of use.
- Covers
- Large canopy golf umbrellas
- Windproof dual-canopy umbrellas
- Square golf umbrellas
- Fiberglass shaft golf umbrellas
- Manual open golf umbrellas
- Also under 6601.99
- Fulton Birdcage Umbrella
- GustBuster Pro Series Golf Umbrella
- Davek Solo
- Hunter Original Moustache Bubble Umbrella
Codes often confused with 6601.99
Common mistake. A common mistake is attempting to classify golf umbrellas under HS code 9506.39 as golf equipment. While they are used in the sport, Chapter 95 generally excludes articles that are more specifically described in other chapters, such as Chapter 66 for umbrellas. Another misclassification is 6601.91, which is only for umbrellas with a telescopic shaft. If the golf umbrella does not collapse into a smaller size via a sliding shaft, 6601.91 is incorrect. Importers must also avoid 6603.20, which is for umbrella frames and parts, not the complete article.
Top exporters and importers of HS 660199 (the code used for golf umbrellas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 660199 (the code used for golf umbrellas) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 81% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 16% 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 660199, not only golf umbrellas.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $768M 81% of world exports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$35M 3.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $21M 2.2% of world exports
World total: $953M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $118M 16% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $48M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $42M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $752M 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 code for golf umbrellas
Brazil classifies golf umbrellas under NCM 6601.99.00: HS 6601.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about golf umbrellas
What is the HS code for Golf umbrellas?
The HS code for Golf umbrellas is 660199 (Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas)). The HS code for a standard, non-telescopic golf umbrella is 6601.99.
How do I classify Golf umbrellas for customs?
Golf umbrellas is classified under HS code 660199 — Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why aren't golf umbrellas in the sports equipment chapter?
Under HS classification rules, if a product is specifically named in one chapter (like umbrellas in Chapter 66), that chapter takes precedence over a general "sports equipment" classification in Chapter 95.
Which countries are the top exporters of golf umbrellas (HS 660199)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 660199 (the code used for golf umbrellas) in UN Comtrade data were China ($768M, 81% of world exports), Cambodia (about $35M) and Germany ($21M). World exports came to about $953M, 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 golf umbrellas (HS 660199)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 660199 (the code used for golf umbrellas) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($118M, 16% of world imports), South Korea ($48M) and the United States ($42M). World imports came to about $752M, 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 Golf umbrellas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 660199 for Golf 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 golf umbrellas in Brazil?
In Brazil, golf umbrellas (HS 660199) is classified under NCM 6601.99.00.