HS Code 57.02 – Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs

HS code 5702 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs. HS Code 5702 encompasses "Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs." This heading is dedicated to floor coverings created through the weaving process, a method distinct from tufting, flocking, or felting. It covers a vast range from traditional, intricate hand-knotted and flat-woven rugs like Persian, Oriental, Kelem, Schumacks, and Karamanie, to modern machine-woven carpets such as Wilton and Axminster. The crucial distinction is the manufacturing technique: the yarns are interlaced to form the fabric, creating a durable and often visually rich surface. The phrase "whether or not made up" signifies that the classification applies to both rolls of woven carpeting and finished, edged rugs or mats. This heading is vital for trade compliance as it dictates specific duty rates, quotas, and origin rules, which can vary significantly between hand-woven and machine-woven products, or based on material composition. Historically, many of the world's most prized carpets fall under this category, representing centuries of artisanal tradition and significant cultural heritage in global trade. It forms a foundational part of Chapter 57, which broadly covers textile floor coverings, by defining the category based on the fundamental weaving method.

Hand-knotted Persian rugs, machine-woven Axminster carpets, traditional kilim rugs, hand-woven dhurries, Aubusson carpets, Savonnerie carpets, Wilton broadloom carpets, woven stair runners, woven hall runners, woven sisal rugs, woven jute rugs, tapestry rugs, Gobelin tapestry carpets, flat-weave cotton rugs, Turkish Anatolian rugs, Caucasian rugs, Bokhara rugs, Heriz rugs, Tabriz rugs, Kazak rugs, Soumak rugs, Gabbeh rugs, Navajo rugs, woven coir mats.

Common errors include confusing woven carpets (5702) with tufted carpets (5703) or felt carpets (5704). The manufacturing method is paramount: 5702 is strictly for woven products, not those made by inserting tufts into a backing or by matting fibers. Traders might also mistakenly classify woven pile carpet *fabric* (before being made up as a floor covering) under 5801 (woven pile fabrics), but if the article is clearly intended as a floor covering, it belongs in Chapter 57. Similarly, the residual category 5705 is only for textile floor coverings not specified elsewhere in Chapter 57, so a woven carpet should never be classified there.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 5702 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($2.2B, 38% of world exports), China ($802M) and India ($700M). World exports came to about $5.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 5702 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($435M) and Saudi Arabia ($268M). World imports came to about $5.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 5702 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 57 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (57) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (02) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.