Product classification
HS code for Flat woven carpets: 5702.99
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.
Classification of flat woven carpets under HS 5702.99
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5702.99
- Pottery Barn jute rugs
- Crate & Barrel sisal
- West Elm seagrass
- Safavieh natural fiber rugs
- Dash & Albert cotton rugs
Codes often confused with 5702.99
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570299 (the code used for flat woven carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570299 (the code used for flat woven carpets) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 570299, not only flat woven carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $92M 33% of world exports
- 2 China $36M 13% of world exports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$33M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $275M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $61M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $33M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $20M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $326M 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 flat woven carpets
Brazil classifies flat woven carpets under NCM 5702.99.00: HS 5702.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about flat woven carpets
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). The HS code for flat woven carpets made of other textile materials (not wool or man-made) is 5702.99.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of flat woven carpets (HS 570299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570299 (the code used for flat woven carpets) in UN Comtrade data were India ($92M, 33% of world exports), China ($36M) and Bangladesh (about $33M). World exports came to about $275M, 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 flat woven carpets (HS 570299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570299 (the code used for flat woven carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($61M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($33M) and France ($20M). World imports came to about $326M, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for flat woven carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, flat woven carpets (HS 570299) is classified under NCM 5702.99.00.