Product classification
HS code for Riding crops: 6602.00
Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like.
Classification of riding crops under HS 6602.00
Riding crops are classified under HS code 6602.00. This heading is a specific provision for walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and similar items. The classification is determined by GRI 1, as the product is explicitly named in the heading text. Chapter 66 covers these items regardless of the materials used for the shaft or the handle, which may include leather, fiberglass, plastics, or wood. Riding crops are designed as aids for equestrian activities, consisting of a handle, a flexible shaft, and a small leather or synthetic flap at the end known as a "flick" or "popper." Because they are specifically mentioned in heading 6602, they are excluded from other chapters that might otherwise seem applicable based on material composition. For example, even if a crop is made entirely of leather, it is not classified in Chapter 42 because Chapter 66 provides a more specific description. This heading also includes parts for these items, though some specific components might be classified under 6603 depending on their nature.
- Covers
- Equestrian riding crops
- Dressage whips
- Jumping bats
- Training whips for horses
- Lunging whips
- Also under 6602.00
- Harvy Canes
- Switch Sticks
- Flexi-Sport Riding Whip
- Leki Trekking Poles
Codes often confused with 6602.00
Common mistake. Riding crops are often misclassified under HS code 4201.00, which covers saddlery and harness for any animal. While crops are used in conjunction with saddlery, they are not considered part of the harness itself and are specifically excluded from Chapter 42 by the legal notes because they are provided for in heading 6602. Another misclassification is 9506, which covers general sports equipment; however, equestrian aids like whips and crops are traditionally kept in Chapter 66 due to their historical association with walking sticks.
Top exporters and importers of HS 660200 (the code used for riding crops), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 660200 (the code used for riding crops) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 660200, not only riding crops.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $197M 59% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$55M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Czechia $26M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $333M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $46M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $17M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $242M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 riding crops
Brazil classifies riding crops under NCM 6602.00.00: HS 6602.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about riding crops
What is the HS code for Riding crops?
The HS code for Riding crops is 660200 (Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like). The HS code for riding crops is 6602.00, which includes whips and walking sticks.
How do I classify Riding crops for customs?
Riding crops is classified under HS code 660200 — Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are leather whips classified differently?
No, regardless of whether the whip is made of leather, braided nylon, or other materials, it remains under 6602.00 as long as it functions as a whip or crop.
Which countries are the top exporters of riding crops (HS 660200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 660200 (the code used for riding crops) in UN Comtrade data were China ($197M, 59% of world exports), Taiwan (about $55M) and Czechia ($26M). World exports came to about $333M, 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 riding crops (HS 660200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 660200 (the code used for riding crops) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($46M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Japan ($17M). World imports came to about $242M, 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 Riding crops the same in all countries?
The base HS code 660200 for Riding crops 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 riding crops in Brazil?
In Brazil, riding crops (HS 660200) is classified under NCM 6602.00.00.