Product classification
HS code for Nylon carpets: 5703.29
Carpets, tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up.
Classification of nylon carpets under HS 5703.29
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5703.29
- InterfaceFLOR (nylon tiles)
- Milliken (commercial nylon)
- Shaw Floors (residential nylon)
- Tarkett (polyamide broadloom)
- Forbo (tufted polyamide)
Codes often confused with 5703.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570329 (the code used for nylon carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570329 (the code used for nylon carpets) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 570329, not only nylon carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $500M 20% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $313M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $272M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $244M 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $212M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $188M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 nylon carpets
Brazil classifies nylon carpets under NCM 5703.29.00: HS 5703.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nylon carpets
What is the HS code for Nylon carpets?
The HS code for Nylon carpets is 570329 (Carpets; tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up). The HS code for tufted nylon carpets (other than tiles under 0.3m2) is 5703.29.
How do I classify Nylon carpets for customs?
Nylon carpets is classified under HS code 570329 — Carpets; tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of nylon carpets (HS 570329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570329 (the code used for nylon carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($500M, 20% of world exports), Belgium ($313M) and the United States ($272M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 nylon carpets (HS 570329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570329 (the code used for nylon carpets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($244M, 11% of world imports), Canada ($212M) and the United States ($188M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 Nylon carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570329 for Nylon 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 nylon carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, nylon carpets (HS 570329) is classified under NCM 5703.29.00.