HS Code Subheading

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

5702.41 Subheading
Section XI — Textiles and textile articles

About HS Code 570241

This HS code pertains to woven carpets and textile floor coverings, made up (i.e., finished rugs or carpets), featuring a pile construction, and composed of wool or fine animal hair. These are premium products, often associated with luxury, durability, and intricate designs. Importers include high-end furniture retailers, interior design firms, and specialized carpet and rug stores. Exporters are typically countries with a rich heritage in textile craftsmanship and access to quality wool or fine animal hair, such as New Zealand wool or cashmere. Key factors in international trade involve the type of wool (e.g., New Zealand, Tibetan), knot count, dyeing techniques, design complexity, and ethical sourcing practices. The market values authenticity, craftsmanship, and the natural properties of the fibers.

Products Under This Code

Hand-knotted wool rugs, Machine-woven wool area carpets, Persian wool rugs, Afghan wool kilims (pile), Tibetan wool carpets, Cashmere blend pile rugs, Sheepskin pile rugs

Real World Examples

Karastan wool rugs, Safavieh hand-knotted wool carpets, Jaipur Living wool area rugs, Nourison wool pile rugs, Axminster Carpets (finished wool products)

Common Misclassification

This code is distinct from 570291, which covers made-up wool carpets but without a pile construction (flat weave). It's also important to differentiate from tufted wool carpets under 570310.

Products Classified Under 5702.41

Wool pile carpetsWoven wool rugs

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 5702.32 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 5702.42 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 and India are significant exporters of these traditional wool pile carpets, while the USA and Germany are major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 570241?

HS code 570241 covers: 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. This HS code pertains to woven carpets and textile floor coverings, made up (i.e., finished rugs or carpets), featuring a pile construction, and composed of wool or fine animal hair. These are premium products, often associated with luxury, durability, and intricate designs. Importers include high-end furniture retailers, interior design firms, and specialized carpet and rug stores. Exporters are typically countries with a rich heritage in textile craftsmanship and access to quality wool or fine animal hair, such as New Zealand wool or cashmere. Key factors in international trade involve the type of wool (e.g., New Zealand, Tibetan), knot count, dyeing techniques, design complexity, and ethical sourcing practices. The market values authenticity, craftsmanship, and the natural properties of the fibers.

What products fall under HS code 570241?

Hand-knotted wool rugs, Machine-woven wool area carpets, Persian wool rugs, Afghan wool kilims (pile), Tibetan wool carpets, Cashmere blend pile rugs, Sheepskin pile rugs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 570241?

This code is distinct from 570291, which covers made-up wool carpets but without a pile construction (flat weave). It's also important to differentiate from tufted wool carpets under 570310.

How is HS code 570241 structured?

HS code 570241 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.