Product classification
HS code for Walking sticks: 6602.00
Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like.
Classification of walking sticks under HS 6602.00
Walking sticks are classified under HS code 6602.00, which covers walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and similar articles. This classification is based on the primary function of the item as a handheld aid for balance or as a fashion accessory. Heading 6602 is a specific heading for these types of goods, and it includes items made from various materials, including wood, cane, metal, or plastics. The classification applies to both simple utilitarian sticks and highly decorative or ceremonial sticks. However, the classification is strictly limited to items that are not designed for medical or orthopedic use. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), if a product is specifically designed to assist a person with a physical disability, it moves out of Chapter 66 and into Chapter 90. Therefore, the distinction between a "walking stick" and a "crutch" is vital for correct tariff application. This heading also includes seat-sticks, which are walking sticks that can be converted into a small seat.
- Covers
- Decorative wooden walking sticks
- Metal walking canes for general use
- Collapsible walking sticks (non-medical)
- Seat-sticks (shooting sticks)
- Whips and riding-crops
- Also under 6602.00
- Harvy Canes
- Switch Sticks
- Flexi-Sport Riding Whip
- Leki Trekking Poles
Codes often confused with 6602.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 9021.10, which covers orthopedic appliances and crutches. If a walking stick is height-adjustable and has a specialized ergonomic grip for medical rehabilitation, it belongs in 9021. Additionally, trekking poles or ski poles are classified under 9506 as sports equipment, rather than 6602.
Top exporters and importers of HS 660200 (the code used for walking sticks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 660200 (the code used for walking sticks) 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 walking sticks.
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 walking sticks
Brazil classifies walking sticks 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 walking sticks
What is the HS code for Walking sticks?
The HS code for Walking sticks is 660200 (Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like). The HS code for standard walking sticks and canes is 6602.00.
How do I classify Walking sticks for customs?
Walking sticks 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 hiking poles classified as walking sticks?
No, hiking or trekking poles are generally classified under HS code 9506.99 as general physical exercise or outdoor games equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of walking sticks (HS 660200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 660200 (the code used for walking sticks) 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 walking sticks (HS 660200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 660200 (the code used for walking sticks) 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 Walking sticks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 660200 for Walking sticks 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 walking sticks in Brazil?
In Brazil, walking sticks (HS 660200) is classified under NCM 6602.00.00.