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U.S. imports of walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips & riding crops (HS 660200) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips & Riding Crops paid $255K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips & Riding Crops imports of $2.5M in April 2026 ran 35% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA niche but commercially distinct heading, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, and riding crops are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (6602000000). China and Taiwan are the leading suppliers, with Canada, South Korea, and Czech Republic rounding out the top sources — a supplier mix that reflects both mass-market cane production and specialty craft manufacturing in Europe. Trekking poles and hiking staffs are commonly classified here, making this heading relevant to the outdoor recreation equipment trade.
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Generally yes — trekking poles and hiking staffs function as walking sticks and are classified under 6602000000 when imported as standalone articles. However, if a pole is designed primarily as a component of a larger system (e.g., a tent pole), classification may shift. The primary intended use at importation governs.
A seat-stick (also called a shooting stick) is a walking stick that converts into a small portable seat by unfolding a hinged seat at the top. It is classified here because its primary function is as a walking aid with an integrated seat, not as furniture. Importers of combination articles should confirm that the walking-stick function is primary to support classification under 6602.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| TAIWAN | $254K | -- | -$254K |
| CANADA | $178K | $65K | -$113K |
| PHILIPPINES | $146K | -- | -$146K |
| VIETNAM | $100K | -- | -$100K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6602000000 | WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS | $2.5M | 18.21% | $255K |
WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6602000000 | WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS | $144K |
WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $998K | -- | -$998K |
| New York | $277K | $27K | -$250K |
| Illinois | $171K | $14K | -$157K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $499K | -- | -$499K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $379K | -- | -$379K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $373K | -- | -$373K |