Product classification
HS code for Felt carpets: 5704.90
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of felt, (not tufted or flocked), in the piece, whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 1 m2.
Classification of felt carpets under HS 5704.90
HS code 5704.90 is the residual category for felt carpets and textile floor coverings that do not meet the size requirements for tiles. This classification applies to felt floor coverings in the piece (rolls) or individual rugs and mats where the surface area exceeds 0.3 square meters. The classification is governed by the construction method; the material must be felt, produced by the maturation of fibers through heat, moisture, and pressure, or more commonly in modern trade, through needle-punching. Unlike woven or tufted carpets, felt carpets lack a traditional pile or weft/warp structure. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between 5704.10 (small tiles) and 5704.90 (others) is critical for customs valuation and statistical tracking. This code covers a wide range of products from exhibition carpets to heavy-duty needle-felt rugs used in commercial settings. The product must be intended for use as a floor covering to remain in Chapter 57; otherwise, it may be relegated to Chapter 56 as a simple textile product.
- Covers
- Felt carpets in rolls (broadloom)
- Felt rugs exceeding 0.3 square meters
- Needle-loom felt floor coverings in the piece
- Large felt mats for industrial or residential flooring
- Also under 5704.90
- Forbo (felt floor coverings)
- Tarkett (commercial felt)
- specific industrial felt suppliers
- exhibition carpet suppliers
- custom large felt rugs
Codes often confused with 5704.90
Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying these as 5704.10. If the product is a tile but exceeds 0.3m2, it belongs in 5704.90. Another common confusion involves HS code 5602, which covers felt not for floor coverings. If the felt is used for insulation or padding rather than as a finished floor surface, 5602 is more appropriate. Furthermore, if the felt is tufted, it moves to heading 5703.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570490 (the code used for felt carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570490 (the code used for felt carpets) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 570490, not only felt carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $142M 23% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $132M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $48M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $617M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $112M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $74M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $54M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $619M 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 felt carpets
Brazil classifies felt carpets under NCM 5704.90.00: HS 5704.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about felt carpets
What is the HS code for Felt carpets?
The HS code for Felt carpets is 570490 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), in the piece, whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 1 m2). Felt carpets in rolls or large rugs are classified under HS code 5704.90.
How do I classify Felt carpets for customs?
Felt carpets is classified under HS code 570490 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), in the piece, whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 1 m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 5704.10 and 5704.90?
The difference is size: 5704.10 is for tiles 0.3m2 or smaller, while 5704.90 is for everything else, including rolls and larger rugs.
Which countries are the top exporters of felt carpets (HS 570490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570490 (the code used for felt carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($142M, 23% of world exports), Belgium ($132M) and Germany ($48M). World exports came to about $617M, 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 carpets (HS 570490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570490 (the code used for felt carpets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($112M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($74M) and the United Kingdom ($54M). World imports came to about $619M, 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 carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570490 for Felt 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 felt carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, felt carpets (HS 570490) is classified under NCM 5704.90.00.