Skip to main content
66019100
UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOFUmbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)

Having a telescopic shaft

Standard EU duty
4.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
11 docs
Y946Y948Y945Y821Y822N954+5
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty4.7%-R2261/98
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 1.2%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
5

Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold899/25-1

LED umbrella with telescopic handle

tekstyl (pokrowiec parasola)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold652/24-1

Automatic folding umbrella with telescopic shaft

tekstyl (pokrowiec)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
CZgold00-04/01

Folding umbrella with telescopic handle

metalGRI 1GRI 5aGRI 6
DEgold969/24-1

Telescopic umbrella with textile cover

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold307/24-1

Garden umbrella set with stand

aluminiumGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification under CN 6601 91

CN code 6601 91 covers umbrellas having a telescopic shaft. Foldable to small sizes for carrying. Classification requires a telescopic mechanism.

GPSR requirements 6601 91

Consumer products subject to GPSR. Telescopic mechanism should function safely. Materials subject to REACH.

Market 6601 91

Mass consumer product. Major exporters: China, Taiwan, Vietnam.

Folding telescopic umbrellas - CN 6601 91

Personal folding umbrellas with telescopic shaft under CN 6601 91 carry a 6.5% EU duty. Covers automatic pocket umbrellas and manual folding umbrellas. Major sources: China and Taiwan.

Frequently asked questions

Difference 6601 91 from 6601 99?
6601 91 has telescopic shaft, 6601 99 does not.
Are products under CN 66 01 91 subject to GPSR?
Yes, products classified under CN code 66 01 91 are subject to the requirements of this regulation. Importers should verify specific obligations depending on the nature and intended use of the product. Current requirements should be checked in the TARIC system and relevant implementing provisions.
Are products under CN 66 01 91 subject to Documents?
Invoice, specification, safety certificate, certificate of origin.
What is the EU duty on folding umbrellas CN 6601 91?
Folding umbrellas under CN 6601 91 carry a 6.5% EU duty. Covers automatic and manual types. Import VAT applies.