Customs tariff code 6601: Regenschirme und Sonnenschirme (einschließlich Stockschirme, Gartenschirme und ähnliche…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 6601 covers Regenschirme und Sonnenschirme (einschließlich Stockschirme, Gartenschirme und ähnliche Waren). The third-country duty rate is 4.7 %, plus import VAT.
6601 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 66. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 6601
- Third-country duty
- 4.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 66UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF
- 6601Regenschirme und Sonnenschirme (einschließlich Stockschirme, Gartenschirme und ähnliche Waren)
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 4.7 % | MFN |
| Serbia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ukraine | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 6601 1000: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Unterposition 6601 10 des HS.
Zu Unterposition 6601 10: Als „Gartenschirme und ähnliche Waren“ gelten Schirme, die nicht dazu hergerichtet sind, mit der Hand gehalten, sondern um befestigt zu werden (z. B. am Boden, am Tisch oder an einem Fuß). Zu dieser Unterposition gehören somit Schirme für Liegestühle, Staffeleien für Maler, Gartentische, Messtische usw. sowie Schirmzelte.
1. Zu Kapitel 66 gehören nicht: a) Messstöcke und dergleichen (Position 9017) (RV E6601A00); b) Stockflinten, Stockdegen, Spazierstöcke mit Bleifüllung und dergleichen (Kapitel 93) (RV E6601B00); c) Waren des Kapitels 95 (z. B. Regen- und Sonnenschirme, die den Charakter von Spielzeug haben) (RV E6601C00). 2. Zu Position 6603 gehören nicht Teile, Ausstattungen und Zubehör, aus Spinnstoffen, sowie Schirmhüllen, Schirmbezüge, Quasten, Troddeln und dergleichen, aus Stoffen aller Art, für die in Positionen 6601 und 6602 erfassten Waren. Derartige Waren werden nach eigener Beschaffenheit eingereiht. Dies gilt auch dann, wenn sie mit den Gegenständen, für die sie bestimmt sind, gestellt werden, sofern sie mit diesen Gegenständen nicht verbunden sind (RV E6602000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 6601 cover?
Code 6601 covers Regenschirme und Sonnenschirme (einschließlich Stockschirme, Gartenschirme und ähnliche Waren). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 6601?
The third-country duty rate for 6601 is 4.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 6601?
The first six digits form the HS code: 6601. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 6601 have?
6601 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 6601 sit in the tariff?
6601 sits in this hierarchy: 66 UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 6601?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 6601. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 6601 change?
6601 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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