Product classification
HS code for Artificial turf: 5703.10
Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf), tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Classification of artificial turf under HS 5703.10
Artificial turf made of wool or fine animal hair is classified under HS code 5703.10. This classification falls within Chapter 57, which covers carpets and other textile floor coverings. Heading 5703 specifically refers to tufted carpets and floor coverings, whether or not made up. The term "tufted" refers to the manufacturing process where yarns are inserted into a pre-existing backing. While the vast majority of commercial artificial turf is made from synthetic polymers (classified under 5703.20 or 5703.30), the Harmonized System provides specific subheadings based on the material of the pile. Subheading 5703.10 is reserved for those where the pile is composed of wool or fine animal hair. Classification is determined by GRI 1, which looks at the material of the textile fibers. Even if the product is marketed as "turf" or "grass" for aesthetic purposes, its technical identity as a tufted textile floor covering dictates its placement in Chapter 57. This code is used for specialty or luxury textile products that mimic the appearance of grass but utilize natural animal fibers for specific tactile or environmental properties.
- Covers
- Tufted artificial grass with wool pile
- Textile floor coverings mimicking turf made of fine animal hair
- Wool-based tufted mats for landscaping aesthetics
- Specialty tufted carpets with grass-like textures (wool-based)
- Also under 5703.10
- Axminster Carpets
- Karastan Rugs
- Brintons Carpets
- Stark Carpet
- Tufenkian Artisan Carpets
Codes often confused with 5703.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for artificial turf is 5703.30, which covers tufted floor coverings of other man-made textiles (like polyethylene). This is where standard plastic sports turf is classified. Another common error is 3918.90 (plastics floor coverings), but if the product is tufted into a textile backing, Chapter 57 takes precedence over Chapter 39. Additionally, if the turf is woven rather than tufted, it would move to heading 5702. It is essential to verify the fiber content (wool vs. synthetic) to choose between 5703.10 and 5703.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570310 (the code used for artificial turf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570310 (the code used for artificial turf) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 570310, not only artificial turf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $225M 35% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $68M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $52M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $642M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $210M 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $62M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Australia $48M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $650M 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 artificial turf
Brazil classifies artificial turf under NCM 5703.10.00: HS 5703.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artificial turf
What is the HS code for Artificial turf?
The HS code for Artificial turf is 570310 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up).
How do I classify Artificial turf for customs?
Artificial turf is classified under HS code 570310 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for wool-based artificial turf?
The HS code for tufted artificial turf made of wool or fine animal hair is 5703.10.
Is standard plastic grass classified here?
No, standard plastic artificial grass used for sports fields is typically classified under HS code 5703.30, as it is made from synthetic man-made fibers rather than wool.
Which countries are the top exporters of artificial turf (HS 570310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570310 (the code used for artificial turf) in UN Comtrade data were India ($225M, 35% of world exports), the Netherlands ($68M) and China ($52M). World exports came to about $642M, 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 artificial turf (HS 570310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570310 (the code used for artificial turf) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($210M, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($62M) and Australia ($48M). World imports came to about $650M, 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 Artificial turf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570310 for Artificial turf 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 artificial turf in Brazil?
In Brazil, artificial turf (HS 570310) is classified under NCM 5703.10.00.