6602.00.00.00 - Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like

HTS code 6602.00.00.00 encompasses walking sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding crops, and similar articles. These items are primarily designed for support during ambulation, for use as seating aids, or for animal control and guidance in equestrian activities. The classification focuses on the finished article rather than its individual components.

Unlike sibling categories such as live animals or other finished goods, this category is specific to these particular accessories. It is crucial to differentiate walking sticks designed for support from canes or crutches used for medical assistance, which may fall under different HTS classifications. Similarly, whips and riding crops are distinguished from tools or implements for other purposes.

As a leaf node, HTS 6602.00.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level relies on accurately identifying the article's primary function and inherent design as either a walking aid, a portable seat, or an implement for directing animals. Material composition, while important for some HTS classifications, is secondary to the defined purpose of the article within this specific heading.