Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like

HS code 6602 covers a diverse range of personal accessories and tools, including walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, and riding-crops. These items have a long history of use, serving both practical and decorative purposes. They are an integral part of various cultural traditions and industries, from outdoor recreation to law enforcement. The global trade in these products plays a significant role in the broader economy, facilitating the exchange of goods and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.

The production of items under HS code 6602 typically involves a combination of traditional handcrafting techniques and modern manufacturing processes. Skilled artisans often use natural materials such as wood, leather, and metal to create unique, customized pieces. The shaping, carving, and finishing of these products require a high level of dexterity and attention to detail. In some cases, automated machinery may be employed to streamline certain production steps, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 6602 include a variety of raw materials, such as 4401 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, 4107 Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, and 7318 Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles, of iron or steel. Additionally, specialized tools and equipment, such as carving knives, lathes, and finishing tools, are essential for the crafting process.

The products classified under HS code 6602 are primarily used as personal accessories, tools, and decorative items. They are often consumed by 9503 (Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds), 9506 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools), and 9507 (Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy 'birds' (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites), among other industries.