Umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)
HS v2022 Code: 6601
About umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)
HS code 6601 covers a diverse range of umbrella products, including traditional hand-held umbrellas, sun umbrellas, and even walking stick umbrellas. This industry plays a vital role in providing protection from the elements, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes across a wide range of applications. Umbrellas are an essential accessory for individuals, businesses, and public spaces, making this industry an important contributor to the broader consumer goods and outdoor equipment sectors.
Production process
The production of umbrellas typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. Key steps include cutting and shaping the fabric panels, assembling the frame structure, attaching the fabric to the frame, and adding any additional features such as handles, ribs, or mechanisms for opening and closing the umbrella. Many manufacturers utilize specialized machinery and tooling to ensure consistent quality and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the umbrella industry include fabrics (such as cotton, polyester, or nylon), metal or plastic components for the frame and ribs, and various hardware elements like handles, tips, and fasteners. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, tools, and skilled labor to transform these raw materials into finished umbrella products.
Production outputs
Umbrellas produced under HS code 6601 are primarily consumed by 6309 Worn clothing and other worn articles and 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) as complementary accessories. They are also used in 9401 (Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof) and 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof for outdoor and commercial applications.
Family tree for umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/66'>66: Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding crops; and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6601'>6601: Umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6602'>6602: Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6603'>6603: Trimmings, parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 6601 or 6602</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/660110'>660110: Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; garden or similar umbrellas</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/660191'>660191: Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/660199'>660199: Umbrellas and sun umbrellas; n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas)</a>"]
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