Standard decorative or general-purpose walking sticks and canes classify under heading 6602. Crutches and specially designed orthopedic walking aids are generally classified under the chapter covering medical or orthopedic appliances rather than here. The distinction turns on whether the article is designed specifically as a medical or orthopedic device versus a general walking aid.

Riding crops and whips made entirely of synthetic or non-restricted materials generally enter without special permits. However, if any component is made from the hide, skin, or hair of a CITES-listed species, an import permit under CITES may be required. Whips or crops incorporating exotic leather should be reviewed against CITES Appendix listings and US Fish & Wildlife Service requirements before importation.