Product classification
HS code for Felt floor 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 floor tiles under HS 5704.10
Felt floor tiles are classified under HS code 5704.10 based on their material, construction, and specific dimensions. This code is part of Chapter 57, which encompasses textile floor coverings. For a product to fall under 5704.10, it must be made of felt that has not been tufted or flocked. The defining characteristic for this specific subheading is the surface area; the tiles must have a maximum surface area of 0.3 square meters. This usually applies to modular flooring systems designed for easy installation in commercial or residential spaces. The classification process involves applying GRI 1 and GRI 6. If the felt is needle-loomed or otherwise bonded to form a non-woven textile structure intended for use as a floor covering, and it meets the size restriction, it is correctly placed here. The presence of a backing, such as bitumen, rubber, or plastic, does not change the classification as long as the textile felt remains the primary surface material. These tiles are often preferred for their acoustic properties and ease of replacement compared to broadloom carpets.
- Covers
- Self-adhesive felt floor tiles
- Modular felt carpet squares (under 0.3m2)
- Needle-punched felt tiles for office flooring
- Interlocking felt floor mats for indoor use
- Small decorative felt floor squares
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5704.90, which covers felt floor coverings larger than 1 square meter. There is also a middle ground (between 0.3m2 and 1m2) that may fall under other subheadings depending on the specific regional tariff. Furthermore, tiles made of plastics (such as PVC) that mimic the look of felt are classified under 3918. Tufted tiles, even if they have a felt-like appearance, must be classified under 5703.21 or similar, depending on the yarn material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570410 (the code used for felt floor tiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570410 (the code used for felt floor 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 floor 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 floor tiles
Brazil classifies felt floor 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 floor tiles
What is the HS code for Felt floor tiles?
The HS code for Felt floor 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 floor tiles (not tufted or flocked) with a surface area not exceeding 0.3 square meters is 5704.10.
How do I classify Felt floor tiles for customs?
Felt floor 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 textile felt and the product is intended as a floor covering, it remains in 5704.10 regardless of whether it has a bitumen or plastic backing.
Which countries are the top exporters of felt floor tiles (HS 570410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570410 (the code used for felt floor 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 floor tiles (HS 570410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570410 (the code used for felt floor 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 floor tiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570410 for Felt floor 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 floor tiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, felt floor tiles (HS 570410) is classified under NCM 5704.10.00.