HS Code for Flat woven carpets
HS code 5702.99 applies to woven textile floor coverings that are not of pile construction and are made from textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, or man-made textile materials. This classification falls under Chapter 57, which covers carpets and other textile floor coverings. Heading 5702 specifically addresses carpets that are woven but not tufted or flocked. The "flat woven" designation indicates that the fabric is produced by interlacing warp and weft threads without the addition of a third dimension of yarn to create a pile or tuft. Subheading 5702.99 is a residual category for products made from materials like jute, sisal, coir, or other vegetable fibers, provided they are not specifically covered by subheadings 5702.10 or 5702.20.
Products Included
- Jute flat-woven area rugs
- Sisal floor coverings without backing
- Hemp woven mats for residential use
- Flax-based woven floor runners
- Coir (coconut fiber) woven carpets not meeting 5702.20 specs
- Mixed vegetable fiber flat-weave rugs
Common Misclassification
Flat woven carpets are frequently misclassified under 5703, which covers tufted carpets. Tufted carpets have a pile inserted into a base, while flat weaves (5702) are created in a single weaving process. Another common error is 5702.10, which is specifically for "Kelem", "Schumacks", and "Karamanie" rugs. If the carpet is made of wool or man-made fibers, it must be classified under other subheadings of 5702, such as 5702.31 or 5702.32, rather than the "other textile materials" category of 5702.99.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Flat woven carpets?
The HS code for flat woven carpets made of other textile materials (not wool or man-made) is 5702.99.
Does this code include hand-knotted rugs?
No, hand-knotted rugs are classified under heading 5701. Heading 5702 is strictly for woven (not knotted) floor coverings.
Alternative HS Codes
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Flat woven carpets?
The HS code for Flat woven carpets is 570299 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20).
How do I classify Flat woven carpets for customs?
Flat woven carpets is classified under HS code 570299 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Flat woven carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570299 for Flat woven 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.