Product classification

HS code for Travel umbrellas: 6601.91

Umbrellas and sun umbrellas, having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas).

Classification of travel umbrellas under HS 6601.91

Travel umbrellas are classified under HS code 6601.91. This classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the structural characteristics of the frame. Chapter 66 encompasses umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, and whips. Within this chapter, heading 6601 covers umbrellas and sun umbrellas. The subheading 6601.91 is specifically reserved for those "having a telescopic shaft." This technical feature is the primary differentiator for travel umbrellas, which are designed to be compact and portable by allowing the central pole or shaft to slide into itself, reducing the overall length when not in use. This distinguishes them from traditional full-length umbrellas or large stationary sunshades. The classification remains consistent regardless of the material of the canopy, such as polyester or nylon, or the frame, such as steel or fiberglass, provided the telescopic mechanism is present. The essential character of the product is its ability to provide protection from rain or sun while maintaining a collapsible form factor for transport.

Covers
  • Compact folding umbrellas
  • Telescopic rain umbrellas
  • Portable sunshades with collapsible shafts
  • Automatic open-close travel umbrellas
  • Miniature pocket umbrellas with telescopic poles
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. Travel umbrellas are frequently confused with garden or beach umbrellas, which fall under HS code 6601.10. The distinction lies in the intended use and the shaft design; garden umbrellas are typically larger and lack the telescopic portability of travel versions. Another common error is using HS code 6601.99, which is for "other" umbrellas. This code should only be used for umbrellas that do not have a telescopic shaft, such as standard walking-stick umbrellas or fixed-length fashion umbrellas.

6601.10Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; garden or similar umbrellas6601.99Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas)

Top exporters and importers of HS 660191 (the code used for travel umbrellas), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 660191 (the code used for travel 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 travel umbrellas.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.0B
  2. 2 Cambodia* ~$40M
  3. 3 Germany $31M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $177M
  2. 2 United States $118M
  3. 3 South Korea $69M

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 travel umbrellas

Brazil splits HS 6601.91 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about travel umbrellas

What is the HS code for Travel umbrellas?

The HS code for Travel umbrellas is 660191 (Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas)). The HS code for travel umbrellas with a telescopic shaft is 6601.91.

How do I classify Travel umbrellas for customs?

Travel 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 material of the umbrella affect the HS code?

No, the classification 6601.91 is based on the mechanical design of the telescopic shaft rather than the textile material used for the canopy or the metal used for the ribs.

Which countries are the top exporters of travel umbrellas (HS 660191)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 660191 (the code used for travel 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 travel umbrellas (HS 660191)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 660191 (the code used for travel 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 Travel umbrellas the same in all countries?

The base HS code 660191 for Travel 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 travel umbrellas in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 660191 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for travel umbrellas depends on the product's details: 6601.91.10 (Telescopic umbrellas, silk or man-made fibre cover), 6601.91.90 (Other telescopic umbrellas).