Carbon Fiber Trekking Whip from China
A lightweight carbon fiber whip used by hikers to aid balance and deter animals. Falls under HTS 6602.00.00.00 as 'whips and the like,' encompassing trekking and utility whips beyond equestrian use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Describe as 'trekking aid' with photos showing balance/whip function for proper heading placement
• Test for durability certifications if claiming high-end composite materials
• Separate any textile thongs or tassels for independent classification per Chapter notes