HS Code for Textile floor coverings

Textile floor coverings that do not fit into the specific construction categories of Chapter 57 are classified under HS code 5705.00. Chapter 57 is dedicated to carpets and other textile floor coverings. While other headings in this chapter cover knotted (5701), woven (5702), tufted (5703), or felt (5704) floor coverings, 5705.00 acts as a residual category for "other" textile floor coverings. This includes products where the textile material is bonded to a backing in a way that does not meet the definitions of weaving or tufting, or unique constructions like needle-punched floor coverings that are not specifically felt. The classification ensures that any textile product intended for use as a floor covering is captured within this chapter, regardless of the novelty of its manufacturing process.

Products Included

• Bonded textile floor mats
• Non-woven floor coverings (not felt)
• Braided textile rugs
• Vinyl-backed textile floor tiles (where textile is the face)
• Needle-loomed floor coverings without a distinct felt structure
• Hand-assembled textile floor mats

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5703 (tufted carpets) or 5704 (felt carpets). It is also frequently misclassified under 3918 if the product has a heavy plastic or vinyl component; however, if the textile material forms the essential character of the walking surface, it remains in 5705.00. Additionally, rubber mats are excluded and should be classified under 4016.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Textile floor coverings?

The HS code for carpets and other textile floor coverings not elsewhere specified is 5705.00.

How do I distinguish between 5703 and 5705.00?

HS code 5703 is specifically for tufted floor coverings where yarns are inserted into a fabric base. If the construction is bonded, braided, or otherwise not tufted, woven, or felted, 5705.00 is the correct classification.