HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5704.20 – Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 0.3 m2 but not exceeding 1 m2
HS code 5704.20 is the 6-digit subheading for carpets and other textile floor coverings, of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 0.3 m2 but not exceeding 1 m2. It is used for felt area rugs (medium), felt floor mats (commercial), non-woven felt carpet squares, office felt floor coverings and sound-absorbing felt panels (floor).
What HS 5704.20 covers
This HS code pertains to felt carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked, and have a surface area greater than 0.3 square meters but not exceeding 1 square meter. These medium-sized felt coverings are often utilized in commercial settings, offices, or as area rugs in residential spaces where durability, sound absorption, and ease of maintenance are priorities. The felt material, frequently composed of synthetic fibers or blends, provides a robust and stable surface. Key exporters typically include countries with strong non-woven textile industries, such as Germany, Belgium, and China, catering to global markets, particularly in North America and Europe. Traders must carefully verify the "not tufted or flocked" characteristic and the precise surface area to ensure correct classification, differentiating it from smaller tiles or larger rolls and ensuring it meets the specific size criteria.
- Covers
- Felt area rugs (medium)
- Felt floor mats (commercial)
- Non-woven felt carpet squares
- Office felt floor coverings
- Sound-absorbing felt panels (floor)
- Industrial felt floor sections
- Recycled felt floor mats
- Examples
- IKEA (felt rugs)
- Forbo (felt floor coverings)
- Tarkett (felt-backed commercial)
- specific industrial felt manufacturers
- custom felt floor pieces
Codes often confused with 5704.20
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 570410 by its larger surface area and from 570490 by its smaller surface area, making the size criterion critical for accurate classification. It's also distinct from tufted carpets (5703.xx).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 570420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 570420 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 China $2.9M 37% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.4M 18% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$721K 9.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $7.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.8M 26% of world imports
- 2 Canada $1.2M 11% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $1.1M 10% of world imports
World total: $11M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 5704.20
Brazil does not split HS 5704.20: its NCM code is 5704.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 57.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5704.20
What is HS code 570420?
HS code 570420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 0.3 m2 but not exceeding 1 m2. This HS code pertains to felt carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked, and have a surface area greater than 0.3 square meters but not exceeding 1 square meter. These medium-sized felt coverings are often utilized in commercial settings, offices, or as area rugs in residential spaces where durability, sound absorption, and ease of maintenance are priorities. The felt material, frequently composed of synthetic fibers or blends, provides a robust and stable surface. Key exporters typically include countries with strong non-woven textile industries, such as Germany, Belgium, and China, catering to global markets, particularly in North America and Europe. Traders must carefully verify the "not tufted or flocked" characteristic and the precise surface area to ensure correct classification, differentiating it from smaller tiles or larger rolls and ensuring it meets the specific size criteria.
What products fall under HS code 570420?
Felt area rugs (medium), felt floor mats (commercial), non-woven felt carpet squares, office felt floor coverings, sound-absorbing felt panels (floor), industrial felt floor sections, recycled felt floor mats
What are common misclassifications for HS code 570420?
This code is differentiated from 570410 by its larger surface area and from 570490 by its smaller surface area, making the size criterion critical for accurate classification. It's also distinct from tufted carpets (5703.xx).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 570420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 570420 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.9M, 37% of world exports), the United States ($1.4M) and Taiwan (about $721K). World exports came to about $7.7M, 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 570420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 570420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8M, 26% of world imports), Canada ($1.2M) and Kazakhstan ($1.1M). World imports came to about $11M, 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 570420 structured?
HS code 570420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (57) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 570420?
In Brazil, HS code 570420 is NCM 5704.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.