HS Code for Nylon carpets

Nylon carpets are classified under HS code 5703.29, which is part of Chapter 57, covering carpets and other textile floor coverings. Heading 5703 is specific to "Carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted, whether or not made up." Tufted carpets are distinguished from woven or knotted carpets by their manufacturing process, where yarns are poked through a pre-existing backing material using needles. Subheading 5703.29 specifically targets those made of nylon or other polyamides. The classification depends on the primary textile material of the pile (the visible surface). If the pile is predominantly nylon, it falls here. This code excludes carpets that are specifically shaped or sized for use as tiles (which fall under 5703.21 if they meet certain area requirements). The term "made up" indicates that the carpets can be in rolls or cut to specific sizes, such as area rugs, provided they are tufted and composed of polyamide fibers.

Products Included

• Tufted nylon area rugs
• Wall-to-wall tufted nylon carpeting
• Polyamide tufted mats
• Tufted floor coverings with nylon pile and synthetic backing
• Nylon tufted carpets in rolls

Common Misclassification

Nylon carpets are often confused with 5703.21, which is reserved for nylon tiles with a maximum surface area of 0.3 square meters. If the carpet is woven rather than tufted, it must be classified under heading 5702. Furthermore, if the carpet is made of other synthetic materials like polypropylene or polyester, it would fall under 5703.31 or 5703.39. Misclassification also occurs with 5705.00, which is a residual category for carpets not elsewhere specified, but since tufted nylon is explicitly covered in 5703, 5705 should not be used.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nylon carpets?

The HS code for tufted nylon carpets (other than tiles under 0.3m2) is 5703.29.

Does this code include nylon carpet tiles?

Only if the tiles are larger than 0.3 square meters. Smaller nylon tiles are classified under HS code 5703.21.