Product classification
HS code for Tufted carpets: 5703.90
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up.
Classification of tufted carpets under HS 5703.90
Tufted carpets are classified under HS code 5703.90 when they are made of textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, or man-made fibers. Chapter 57 of the Harmonized System covers all carpets and other textile floor coverings. Heading 5703 specifically identifies carpets that are "tufted," a process where pile yarns are inserted into a pre-existing primary backing fabric using needles. Subheading 5703.90 serves as the residual category for products made from natural fibers such as cotton, jute, sisal, or silk. To fall under this code, the product must be intended for use as a floor covering, meaning the textile surface is exposed and designed to withstand foot traffic. The classification remains the same whether the carpet is "made up" (finished with borders or fringes) or in rolls. The essential character is determined by the tufting construction and the specific fiber content of the pile, which must not be synthetic or animal-hair based for this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Tufted cotton bath mats
- Tufted jute area rugs
- Tufted sisal floor coverings
- Tufted silk decorative carpets
- Hand-tufted natural fiber rugs
- Also under 5703.90
- Pottery Barn (jute/sisal)
- West Elm (cotton/jute)
- Safavieh (natural fiber blends)
- Fibreworks (sisal/jute)
- Crate & Barrel (natural fiber rugs)
Codes often confused with 5703.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS codes 5703.21 through 5703.39, which are reserved for tufted carpets made of man-made fibers like nylon, polyester, or polypropylene. Additionally, tufted fabrics that are not intended for floor use (such as upholstery or wall hangings) must be classified under 5802.30. Confusing these can lead to significant duty discrepancies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570390 (the code used for tufted carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570390 (the code used for tufted carpets) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 570390, not only tufted carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $282M 51% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $40M 7.2% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $27M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $555M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $167M 35% of world imports
- 2 Germany $21M 4.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $20M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $473M 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 tufted carpets
Brazil classifies tufted carpets under NCM 5703.90.00: HS 5703.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tufted carpets
What is the HS code for Tufted carpets?
The HS code for Tufted carpets is 570390 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up). The HS code for tufted carpets made of materials like cotton or jute is 5703.90.
How do I classify Tufted carpets for customs?
Tufted carpets is classified under HS code 570390 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 5703 and 5802?
Heading 5703 is strictly for floor coverings, while 5802 is for tufted textile fabrics used for other purposes like clothing or furniture.
Which countries are the top exporters of tufted carpets (HS 570390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570390 (the code used for tufted carpets) in UN Comtrade data were India ($282M, 51% of world exports), Egypt ($40M) and Türkiye ($27M). World exports came to about $555M, 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 tufted carpets (HS 570390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570390 (the code used for tufted carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($167M, 35% of world imports), Germany ($21M) and the United Kingdom ($20M). World imports came to about $473M, 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 Tufted carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570390 for Tufted 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 tufted carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, tufted carpets (HS 570390) is classified under NCM 5703.90.00.