Product classification
HS code for Carpets: 5705.00
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up.
Classification of carpets under HS 5705.00
Carpets and other textile floor coverings are classified under HS code 570500 when they do not meet the specific manufacturing criteria of the preceding headings in Chapter 57. Chapter 57 is dedicated to textile floor coverings, where classification is strictly based on the method of construction. Heading 5701 is for knotted carpets, 5702 for woven carpets, 5703 for tufted carpets, and 5704 for carpets made of felt. Consequently, HS code 570500 acts as a residual category for floor coverings made by other techniques, such as those produced by bonding textile fibers with an adhesive or needle-loomed products that do not qualify as felt under 5704. The classification requires the product to have a textile surface that serves as the exposed wear surface when in use. This code is essential for modern composite textile floorings that utilize non-traditional bonding methods. The material composition is usually a mix of synthetic or natural fibers, but the defining factor for 570500 is the assembly method rather than the fiber type itself.
- Covers
- Bonded textile floor coverings
- Needle-loom carpets not elsewhere specified
- Non-woven textile mats with adhesive backing
- Flocked textile floor coverings
- Braided textile rugs
- Textile mats produced by heat-bonding fibers
- Also under 5705.00
- IKEA Lohals Rug
- Chilewich Floor Mats
- Safavieh Natural Fiber Rugs
- Nanimarquina (some collections)
- Ruggable (certain non-standard constructions)
Codes often confused with 5705.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 5703, which covers tufted carpets. Many importers assume all machine-made carpets are tufted, but if the fibers are bonded rather than tufted through a substrate, 570500 applies. Additionally, plastic floor coverings are often confused with textile carpets; however, if the wear surface is PVC or vinyl, the product must be classified under HS code 3918.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570500 (the code used for carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570500 (the code used for carpets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 570500, not only carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.0B 67% of world exports
- 2 India $258M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $88M 2.9% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $283M 14% of world imports
- 2 Iraq* ~$171M 8.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $138M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 code for carpets
Brazil classifies carpets under NCM 5705.00.00: HS 5705.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carpets
What is the HS code for Carpets?
The HS code for Carpets is 570500 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up). While carpets are spread across Chapter 57, HS code 570500 is used for those not knotted, woven, tufted, or made of felt.
How do I classify Carpets for customs?
Carpets is classified under HS code 570500 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include bathroom mats?
Yes, if the bathroom mat is made of textile material and produced via bonding or other non-specified methods, it falls under 570500.
Which countries are the top exporters of carpets (HS 570500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570500 (the code used for carpets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.0B, 67% of world exports), India ($258M) and Türkiye ($88M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 carpets (HS 570500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570500 (the code used for carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($283M, 14% of world imports), Iraq (about $171M) and Japan ($138M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570500 for 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 carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, carpets (HS 570500) is classified under NCM 5705.00.00.