HS Code for Needlepoint tapestry

Needlepoint tapestry is classified under HS code 580500. This code is situated in Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. Heading 5805 is specifically dedicated to hand-woven tapestries of the types Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais, and the like, as well as needle-worked tapestries (for example, petit point and cross-stitch), whether or not they are made up into finished articles. The classification is determined by the artisanal and manual nature of the production. Needlepoint involves stitching yarn through a pre-woven canvas grid to create a decorative pattern or image. Because this is a form of needle-work rather than a standard weaving process, it falls under this specific heading. The code 580500 is unique because it does not have further subheadings, covering all hand-worked tapestries under a single six-digit identifier, emphasizing the distinction between hand-crafted art and industrial textile production.

Products Included

• Hand-worked petit point tapestries
• Cross-stitch tapestries
• Hand-woven Gobelins style tapestries
• Aubusson tapestries
• Needle-worked wall hangings

Common Misclassification

Needlepoint tapestries are often misclassified under HS code 5810, which covers embroidery. However, the Explanatory Notes clarify that tapestries where the entire surface is worked are distinct from embroidery on a visible base. Another common error is using HS codes from Chapter 57 (5701-5705) for carpets and rugs. While some tapestries may look like rugs, 580500 is specifically for wall hangings or decorative panels, not floor coverings.

FAQ

What is the HS code for needlepoint tapestry?

The HS code for needlepoint and hand-worked tapestries is 580500.

Does this code include machine-made tapestries?

No, machine-made tapestries are generally classified as ordinary woven fabrics in Chapters 50 through 55, or as other furnishing articles in HS code 6304.