Product classification
HS code for Knotted carpets: 5701.90
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up.
Classification of knotted carpets under HS 5701.90
Knotted carpets are classified under HS code 5701.90 when they are made of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair. Chapter 57 covers carpets and other textile floor coverings. Heading 5701 is specific to carpets that are "knotted, whether or not made up." The defining characteristic for this heading is the production method: the pile must be formed by knots tied around the warp threads during the weaving process. Subheading 5701.90 is the residual category for knotted carpets made from silk, synthetic fibers, or vegetable fibers like jute. This classification is governed by GRI 1 and 6. It is crucial to distinguish these from "tufted" or "woven" carpets, which fall under headings 5703 and 5702 respectively. The presence of hand-tied or machine-tied knots is the primary determinant. Even if a carpet looks like a traditional oriental rug, if it is not knotted, it cannot stay in 5701. The "made up" part of the description means the carpets can be finished with fringes or borders and still remain under this code. Importers should provide a cross-section or technical analysis to prove the knotted construction during customs inspections.
- Covers
- Hand-knotted silk carpets
- Machine-knotted synthetic rugs
- Knotted jute floor coverings
- Oriental-style knotted rugs (non-wool)
- Knotted rayon carpets
- Also under 5701.90
- IKEA Lohals Jute Rug
- Ruggable Knotted Rugs (synthetic blends)
- West Elm Cotton Knotted Rugs
- nuLOOM Hand-Knotted Cotton Rugs
- Safavieh Natural Fiber Collection
Codes often confused with 5701.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with 5701.10, which is reserved for knotted carpets made of wool or fine animal hair. Another error is using 5702.32 (woven synthetic carpets) for rugs that look knotted but are actually woven on a power loom without true knots.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570190 (the code used for knotted carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570190 (the code used for knotted carpets) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 570190, not only knotted carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $75M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $75M 27% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $26M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $276M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $84M 30% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $49M 18% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$15M 5.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $278M 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 knotted carpets
Brazil classifies knotted carpets under NCM 5701.90.00: HS 5701.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about knotted carpets
What is the HS code for Knotted carpets?
The HS code for Knotted carpets is 570190 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up).
How do I classify Knotted carpets for customs?
Knotted carpets is classified under HS code 570190 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for knotted silk carpets?
Knotted silk carpets are classified under HS code 5701.90.
How do I distinguish between knotted and tufted carpets?
Knotted carpets (5701) have the pile tied around the warp, while tufted carpets (5703) have the pile inserted into a pre-existing backing.
Which countries are the top exporters of knotted carpets (HS 570190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570190 (the code used for knotted carpets) in UN Comtrade data were India ($75M, 27% of world exports), China ($75M) and Türkiye ($26M). World exports came to about $276M, 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 knotted carpets (HS 570190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570190 (the code used for knotted carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($84M, 30% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($49M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $15M). World imports came to about $278M, 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 Knotted carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570190 for Knotted 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 knotted carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, knotted carpets (HS 570190) is classified under NCM 5701.90.00.