Product classification

HS code for Synthetic pile carpets: 5702.42

Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20.

Classification of synthetic pile carpets under HS 5702.42

The classification of synthetic pile carpets under HS code 5702.42 is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically focusing on the material composition and the manufacturing technique. This code is reserved for carpets and other textile floor coverings that are woven but not tufted or flocked. The term "pile construction" indicates that the carpet has a surface consisting of upright yarns or fibers, which provides texture and depth. For this specific subheading, the pile must be made of man-made textile materials, such as nylon, polyester, or acrylic. Furthermore, the item must be "made up," which means it has been cut to a specific shape, hemmed, or otherwise finished for final use as a floor covering. This distinguishes it from bulk rolls of carpet that have not been finished. The weaving process for 5702.42 involves interlacing the warp and weft yarns on a loom in a way that the pile is created simultaneously with the backing, a method distinct from tufting where the pile is punched into a pre-existing base.

Covers
  • Woven Wilton carpets made of polyester
  • Axminster carpets constructed from nylon fibers
  • Woven synthetic area rugs with finished edges
  • Velvet-weave synthetic floor rugs
  • Man-made fiber prayer rugs (woven, not tufted)
Also under 5702.42
  • Ruggable (synthetic woven pile)
  • Mohawk Home area rugs
  • Shaw Floors synthetic rugs
  • Oriental Weavers synthetic carpets
  • Surya synthetic pile rugs

Codes often confused with 5702.42

Common mistake. A frequent error in classification is confusing 5702.42 with HS code 5703.30. While both involve man-made materials, 5703.30 is strictly for tufted carpets. Tufted carpets are made by inserting loops of yarn into a primary backing fabric using a tufting machine, whereas 5702.42 requires a woven construction. Additionally, 5701.90 is often mistakenly used; however, this code is for carpets that are hand-knotted. Importers must also distinguish these from 5705.00, which covers other carpets like those made of felt. Misidentifying the construction method (woven vs. tufted) is the most common cause of customs delays for these products.

5702.32Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.205701.90Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up5705.00Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up

Top exporters and importers of HS 570242 (the code used for synthetic pile carpets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570242 (the code used for synthetic pile carpets) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 570242, not only synthetic pile carpets.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $2.0B
  2. 2 China $320M
  3. 3 Belgium $151M

World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $892M
  2. 2 Germany $255M
  3. 3 Iraq* ~$128M

World total: $2.8B 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 synthetic pile carpets

Brazil classifies synthetic pile carpets under NCM 5702.42.00: HS 5702.42 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about synthetic pile carpets

What is the HS code for Synthetic pile carpets?

The HS code for Synthetic pile carpets is 570242 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20). The HS code for woven synthetic pile carpets that are made up is 5702.42. If the carpet is tufted rather than woven, it would fall under 5703.30.

How do I classify Synthetic pile carpets for customs?

Synthetic pile carpets is classified under HS code 570242 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include carpets in rolls?

HS code 5702.42 specifically refers to "made up" carpets. If the carpet is imported in large rolls that are not finished or cut to size, it may be classified under different subheadings within 5702, depending on whether it is intended to be made up later.

Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic pile carpets (HS 570242)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570242 (the code used for synthetic pile carpets) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($2.0B, 65% of world exports), China ($320M) and Belgium ($151M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 synthetic pile carpets (HS 570242)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 570242 (the code used for synthetic pile carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($892M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($255M) and Iraq (about $128M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 Synthetic pile carpets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 570242 for Synthetic pile 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 synthetic pile carpets in Brazil?

In Brazil, synthetic pile carpets (HS 570242) is classified under NCM 5702.42.00.