HS Code Subheading

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

5702.32 Subheading
Section XI — Textiles and textile articles

About HS Code 570232

This HS code covers woven carpets and floor coverings made from man-made textile materials, featuring a pile construction, but importantly, they are "not made up." This means the goods are typically traded in rolls or large pieces, intended for further processing or custom cutting rather than as finished rugs. Importers often include carpet manufacturers, large-scale flooring contractors, and distributors supplying commercial and residential markets. Exporters are usually textile mills in countries with strong synthetic fiber production capabilities. Key considerations for trade include the type of synthetic fiber (e.g., nylon, polypropylene), pile density, backing material (if any), and compliance with fire safety and environmental standards, especially for commercial applications. The market for these goods is driven by construction trends and interior design preferences.

Products Under This Code

Polypropylene carpet rolls, Nylon broadloom carpet, Polyester carpet remnants, Acrylic carpet material, Synthetic pile carpet fabric, Viscose carpet rolls, Olefin carpet sheeting

Real World Examples

Mohawk SmartStrand broadloom (before cutting), Shaw Floors Anso Nylon rolls, Stainmaster PetProtect (uncut rolls), Tarkett iD Inspiration (base material), Beaulieu America (bulk synthetic carpet)

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 570242, which covers similar carpets but in their "made up" (finished rug) form. It can also be mistaken for 5703 codes if the "woven" versus "tufted" distinction is overlooked.

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) 5702.31 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 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

Major importers include the USA and Germany, while China and Belgium are significant exporters of these man-made woven carpet materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 570232?

HS code 570232 covers: 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. This HS code covers woven carpets and floor coverings made from man-made textile materials, featuring a pile construction, but importantly, they are "not made up." This means the goods are typically traded in rolls or large pieces, intended for further processing or custom cutting rather than as finished rugs. Importers often include carpet manufacturers, large-scale flooring contractors, and distributors supplying commercial and residential markets. Exporters are usually textile mills in countries with strong synthetic fiber production capabilities. Key considerations for trade include the type of synthetic fiber (e.g., nylon, polypropylene), pile density, backing material (if any), and compliance with fire safety and environmental standards, especially for commercial applications. The market for these goods is driven by construction trends and interior design preferences.

What products fall under HS code 570232?

Polypropylene carpet rolls, Nylon broadloom carpet, Polyester carpet remnants, Acrylic carpet material, Synthetic pile carpet fabric, Viscose carpet rolls, Olefin carpet sheeting

What are common misclassifications for HS code 570232?

This code is often confused with 570242, which covers similar carpets but in their "made up" (finished rug) form. It can also be mistaken for 5703 codes if the "woven" versus "tufted" distinction is overlooked.

How is HS code 570232 structured?

HS code 570232 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.