HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5702.31 – 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

HS code 5702.31 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for hand-knotted wool rugs, hand-woven wool carpets, persian-style wool rugs, oriental wool carpets and tibetan wool rugs.

What HS 5702.31 covers

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.

Covers
  • 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
Examples
  • Axminster carpets (woven pile)
  • Wilton carpets (woven pile)
  • Karastan rugs
  • Nourison wool rugs
  • Safavieh wool rugs

Codes often confused with 5702.31

Common mistake. 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.

5702.41Carpets 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 5702.205703.10Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up

Top exporters and importers of HS code 570231, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 570231 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $209M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $43M
  3. 3 Belgium $29M

World total: $440M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $123M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $27M
  3. 3 Germany $18M

World total: $317M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 5702.31

Brazil does not split HS 5702.31: its NCM code is 5702.31.00.

  1. 5702.31.00 Woven pile carpet of wool/fine hair, not made upDe lã ou de pelos finos

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 57.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5702.31

What is HS code 570231?

HS code 570231 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 570231?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 570231 in UN Comtrade data were India ($209M, 48% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($43M) and Belgium ($29M). World exports came to about $440M, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 570231?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 570231 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($123M, 39% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($27M) and Germany ($18M). World imports came to about $317M, 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.

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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 570231?

In Brazil, HS code 570231 is NCM 5702.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.