HS Code Subheading

Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20

5702.31 Subheading
Section XI — Textiles and textile articles

About HS Code 570231

This category encompasses woven carpets and other textile floor coverings crafted from wool or fine animal hair, featuring a distinct pile construction, but specifically not tufted or flocked. These are often traditional, high-quality rugs where the pile is an integral part of the intricate weaving process, such as Axminster or Wilton weaves. The 'not made up' aspect signifies that these are typically traded as rolls or large pieces before being cut, bound, and finished into specific sizes for end-use. These luxurious and durable carpets are highly valued for their natural resilience, excellent insulation properties, and sophisticated aesthetic appeal. Major exporters are countries with rich traditions in carpet weaving, like Iran, India, and Turkey, while importers include high-end retailers, interior design firms, and luxury hospitality sectors globally.

Products Under This Code

Hand-knotted wool rugs, Hand-woven wool carpets, Persian-style wool rugs, Oriental wool carpets, Tibetan wool rugs, Fine animal hair floor coverings, Custom wool broadloom

Real World Examples

Axminster carpets (woven pile), Wilton carpets (woven pile), Karastan rugs, Nourison wool rugs, Safavieh wool rugs

Common Misclassification

Could be confused with 570241 (made up, of wool or fine animal hair, pile construction) if the 'not made up' condition is overlooked, or with 570310 (tufted carpets of wool) if the weaving method is misidentified.

Related Codes

5702.10 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 5702.20 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, of coconut fibres (coir) 5702.32 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.39 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.41 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.42 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.49 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.50 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), not of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.91 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 5702.92 Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20

Industry

This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.

Trade Overview

Iran, India, and Turkey are significant exporters of these traditional wool carpets, with the USA and EU being major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 570231?

HS code 570231 covers: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20. This category encompasses woven carpets and other textile floor coverings crafted from wool or fine animal hair, featuring a distinct pile construction, but specifically not tufted or flocked. These are often traditional, high-quality rugs where the pile is an integral part of the intricate weaving process, such as Axminster or Wilton weaves. The 'not made up' aspect signifies that these are typically traded as rolls or large pieces before being cut, bound, and finished into specific sizes for end-use. These luxurious and durable carpets are highly valued for their natural resilience, excellent insulation properties, and sophisticated aesthetic appeal. Major exporters are countries with rich traditions in carpet weaving, like Iran, India, and Turkey, while importers include high-end retailers, interior design firms, and luxury hospitality sectors globally.

What products fall under HS code 570231?

Hand-knotted wool rugs, Hand-woven wool carpets, Persian-style wool rugs, Oriental wool carpets, Tibetan wool rugs, Fine animal hair floor coverings, Custom wool broadloom

What are common misclassifications for HS code 570231?

Could be confused with 570241 (made up, of wool or fine animal hair, pile construction) if the 'not made up' condition is overlooked, or with 570310 (tufted carpets of wool) if the weaving method is misidentified.

How is HS code 570231 structured?

HS code 570231 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (57) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.