Product classification
HS code for Flat woven wool carpets: 5702.91
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, (not tufted or flocked), of 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 wool carpets under HS 5702.91
Flat woven wool carpets are classified under HS code 5702.91 based on their fiber content and weaving method. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified by their essential character. For these carpets, the essential character is provided by the wool or fine animal hair fibers. Heading 5702 excludes tufted or flocked floor coverings, focusing instead on traditional weaving. Subheading 5702.91 is reserved for those items made of wool or fine animal hair that do not feature a pile surface. Unlike hand-knotted rugs (5701) or tufted carpets (5703), these are flat-weave textiles where the design is integrated into the structure of the fabric itself. The term \"made up\" in the description refers to the fact that these items are usually finished with fringes, hems, or borders, making them ready for use as floor coverings immediately upon importation.
- Covers
- Hand-woven wool flat rugs
- Woolen kilims (not classified under 5702.10)
- Fine animal hair floor runners (woven, no pile)
- Woolen soumaks (not classified under 5702.10)
- Reversible woven wool floor mats
- Also under 5702.91
- Kilim.com (finished wool kilims)
- Dash & Albert wool dhurries
- Serena & Lily flat-weave wool rugs
- Armadillo & Co. wool flat weaves
- Nordic Knots wool flat-weave rugs
Codes often confused with 5702.91
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 5702.10, which specifically covers \"Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.\" While many flat-woven wool rugs are kilims, only those meeting the specific historical and technical definitions of 5702.10 should go there; others default to 5702.91. Another confusion arises with 5701.10, which is for carpets that are knotted (hand-tied), or 5703.10, which covers wool carpets that are tufted rather than woven.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570291 (the code used for flat woven wool carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570291 (the code used for flat woven wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 570291, not only flat woven wool carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $26M 30% of world exports
- 2 India $11M 14% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $8.1M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $25M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $21M 17% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $9.0M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $129M 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 flat woven wool carpets
Brazil classifies flat woven wool carpets under NCM 5702.91.00: HS 5702.91 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 wool carpets
What is the HS code for Flat woven wool carpets?
The HS code for Flat woven wool carpets is 570291 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20). The standard HS code for woven wool or fine animal hair carpets without pile construction is 5702.91.
How do I classify Flat woven wool carpets for customs?
Flat woven wool carpets is classified under HS code 570291 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of 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.
How does 5702.91 differ from 5701.10?
HS code 5701.10 is for carpets that are knotted (hand-knotted or machine-knotted), whereas 5702.91 is for carpets that are woven without knots and without a pile.
Which countries are the top exporters of flat woven wool carpets (HS 570291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570291 (the code used for flat woven wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($26M, 30% of world exports), India ($11M) and Sweden ($8.1M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 wool carpets (HS 570291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570291 (the code used for flat woven wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($25M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($21M) and Sweden ($9.0M). World imports came to about $129M, 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 wool carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570291 for Flat woven wool 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 wool carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, flat woven wool carpets (HS 570291) is classified under NCM 5702.91.00.