Product classification
HS code for Animal hair carpets: 5701.10
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Classification of animal hair carpets under HS 5701.10
Animal hair carpets are classified under HS code 570110, a category specifically reserved for knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings made of wool or fine animal hair. The classification logic for Chapter 57 is hierarchical, first considering the method of construction and then the material composition. Heading 5701 is restricted to carpets that are "knotted," a process where individual tufts of yarn are hand-tied or mechanically knotted around warp threads during the weaving process. Subheading 570110 further narrows this to products where the pile is composed of wool or fine animal hair (such as alpaca, mohair, or cashmere). This classification is determined by GRI 1 and 6, as well as the Section XI notes which define "fine animal hair." The presence of a knotted pile is the defining technical characteristic; if the carpet is produced via tufting or traditional weaving without knots, it is excluded from this heading. This code is often associated with high-value, artisanal, or traditional rugs where the durability and texture of animal fibers are paramount.
- Covers
- Hand-knotted wool rugs
- Knotted carpets made of mohair or alpaca hair
- Persian and Oriental style knotted rugs (wool pile)
- Knotted floor mats of fine animal hair
- Silk-and-wool blended knotted carpets (where wool predominates)
- Also under 5701.10
- Safavieh Hand-Knotted Wool Rugs
- Jaipur Living Hand-Knotted Rugs
- Nourison Heritage Collection
- Pottery Barn Hand-Knotted Rugs
- Restoration Hardware Hand-Knotted Rugs
Codes often confused with 5701.10
Common mistake. Animal hair carpets are frequently misclassified under 570231 (woven carpets, not knotted) or 570310 (tufted carpets). The distinction is purely structural: 570110 must be knotted. Additionally, if the carpet is made of "coarse" animal hair (like horsehair), it would be classified under 570190, as 570110 is strictly for wool or "fine" animal hair as defined in the HS Chapter 51 notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570110 (the code used for animal hair carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570110 (the code used for animal hair carpets) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 49% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 570110, not only animal hair carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $213M 34% of world exports
- 2 Nepal* ~$64M 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Pakistan $48M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $628M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $274M 49% of world imports
- 2 Germany $32M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $27M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $556M 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. 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 codes for animal hair carpets
Brazil splits HS 5701.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5701.10.11Hand-made knotted wool carpets
- 5701.10.12Machine-made knotted wool carpets
- 5701.10.20Knotted carpets of fine animal hair
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about animal hair carpets
What is the HS code for Animal hair carpets?
The HS code for Animal hair carpets is 570110 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up). The HS code for knotted carpets made of wool or fine animal hair is 570110.
How do I classify Animal hair carpets for customs?
Animal hair carpets is classified under HS code 570110 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is "fine animal hair" defined for this classification?
Fine animal hair refers to the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, or Kashmir goats, and similar fine hairs, but excludes common sheep's wool (which is also covered by 570110).
Which countries are the top exporters of animal hair carpets (HS 570110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570110 (the code used for animal hair carpets) in UN Comtrade data were India ($213M, 34% of world exports), Nepal (about $64M) and Pakistan ($48M). World exports came to about $628M, 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 animal hair carpets (HS 570110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570110 (the code used for animal hair carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($274M, 49% of world imports), Germany ($32M) and the United Kingdom ($27M). World imports came to about $556M, 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.
Is the HS code for Animal hair carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570110 for Animal hair carpets is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for animal hair carpets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 570110 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for animal hair carpets depends on the product's details: 5701.10.11 (Hand-made knotted wool carpets), 5701.10.12 (Machine-made knotted wool carpets), 5701.10.20 (Knotted carpets of fine animal hair).