Product classification
HS code for Felt carpet tiles: 5704.10
Textile floor coverings, felt tiles, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area of 0.3m2.
Classification of felt carpet tiles under HS 5704.10
Felt carpet tiles are classified under HS code 5704.10 based on their material composition and physical dimensions. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified according to the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 5704 specifically covers carpets and other textile floor coverings of felt, which are not tufted or flocked. The subheading 5704.10 is a restrictive category reserved for tiles that have a maximum surface area of 0.3 square meters (typically 54.7 cm x 54.7 cm or smaller). The classification requires that the felt forms the exposed surface of the floor covering. These products are often manufactured via needle-punching, where textile fibers are mechanically interlocked. The presence of a backing, such as bitumen, rubber, or plastic, does not exclude the product from this heading, provided the essential character of the floor covering is the felt textile. This classification ensures that modular flooring units are distinguished from bulk rolls or larger rugs, which carry different trade implications and duty rates.
- Covers
- Needle-punched felt floor tiles
- Modular felt carpet squares (under 0.3m2)
- Adhesive-backed felt tiles for flooring
- Non-tufted felt acoustic floor tiles
- Also under 5704.10
- Interface (felt-backed tiles)
- Forbo (felt flooring)
- Tarkett (felt-based tiles)
- Desso (felt-like tiles)
- specific industrial felt suppliers
Codes often confused with 5704.10
Common mistake. Felt carpet tiles are frequently confused with HS code 5704.90. The distinction is purely based on size; if a tile exceeds 0.3 square meters, it must be classified under 5704.90. Additionally, they are often misclassified under 5703.31 or 5703.39, which are reserved for tufted carpets. If the carpet has yarns inserted into a pre-existing backing (tufting), it cannot be classified as felt under 5704. Finally, industrial felt not intended for floor covering falls under 5602.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570410 (the code used for felt carpet tiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570410 (the code used for felt carpet tiles) in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 30% 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 570410, not only felt carpet tiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.9M 35% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $6.0M 30% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $1.2M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $7.2M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.8M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $24M 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 felt carpet tiles
Brazil classifies felt carpet tiles under NCM 5704.10.00: HS 5704.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about felt carpet tiles
What is the HS code for Felt carpet tiles?
The HS code for Felt carpet tiles is 570410 (Textile floor coverings; felt tiles, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area of 0.3m2). The HS code for felt carpet tiles with a surface area not exceeding 0.3 square meters is 5704.10.
How do I classify Felt carpet tiles for customs?
Felt carpet tiles is classified under HS code 570410 — Textile floor coverings; felt tiles, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area of 0.3m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the backing material change the HS code?
Generally, no. As long as the top surface is felt and it is intended as a floor covering, the use of bitumen or PVC backing is standard for 5704.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of felt carpet tiles (HS 570410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570410 (the code used for felt carpet tiles) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $6.9M, 35% of world exports), the Netherlands ($6.0M) and Belgium ($1.2M). World exports came to about $20M, 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 felt carpet tiles (HS 570410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570410 (the code used for felt carpet tiles) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($7.2M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($2.3M) and the United States ($1.8M). World imports came to about $24M, 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 Felt carpet tiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570410 for Felt carpet tiles 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 felt carpet tiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, felt carpet tiles (HS 570410) is classified under NCM 5704.10.00.