Product classification
HS code for Tufted fabric: 5802.30
Fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703.
Classification of tufted fabric under HS 5802.30
Tufted fabric is classified under HS code 5802.30, which covers tufted textile fabrics other than those used for floor coverings. This classification is part of Chapter 58, which deals with special woven fabrics, lace, and embroidery. The tufting process involves inserting yarns into a pre-existing textile backing to create a pile or looped surface. Unlike the carpets in Chapter 57, the fabrics in 5802.30 are generally lighter and designed for applications such as apparel, upholstery, bedspreads, or decorative wall coverings. The Harmonized System makes a sharp legal distinction between tufted products for the floor and tufted products for other uses. To be classified under 5802.30, the fabric must not meet the definition of a "floor covering" provided in the Chapter 57 notes. This code is essential for manufacturers of specialized textiles used in the fashion and home decor industries where the aesthetic of tufting is desired without the heavy construction of a carpet.
- Covers
- Tufted upholstery fabric for furniture
- Tufted textile fabrics for apparel
- Tufted bedspreads and cushion covers
- Decorative tufted wall hangings
- Tufted fabrics for automotive interiors (non-floor)
- Also under 5802.30
- Mohawk Industries carpet backing
- Shaw Industries tufted fabrics
- Interface modular carpet tiles (fabric component)
Codes often confused with 5802.30
Common mistake. The primary misclassification is with HS code 5703, which covers tufted carpets. If a tufted product is used on the floor, it must go to 5703 regardless of its weight. Another common error is confusing tufted fabric with chenille or pile fabrics classified under 5801, which are created through weaving processes rather than the insertion of yarns into a backing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580230 (the code used for tufted fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580230 (the code used for tufted fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 21% 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 580230, not only tufted fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $18M 74% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.7M 7.0% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $943K 3.9% of world exports
World total: $24M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$5.7M 21% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $4.8M 18% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $2.3M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $27M 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 tufted fabric
Brazil classifies tufted fabric under NCM 5802.30.00: HS 5802.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tufted fabric
What is the HS code for Tufted fabric?
The HS code for Tufted fabric is 580230 (Fabrics; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703). The HS code for tufted textile fabric (not for floor use) is 5802.30.
How do I classify Tufted fabric for customs?
Tufted fabric is classified under HS code 580230 — Fabrics; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can I use 5802.30 for tufted rugs?
No, all tufted rugs and floor coverings must be classified under heading 5703.
Which countries are the top exporters of tufted fabric (HS 580230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580230 (the code used for tufted fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 74% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.7M) and Belgium ($943K). World exports came to about $24M, 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 fabric (HS 580230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580230 (the code used for tufted fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $5.7M, 21% of world imports), China ($4.8M) and Thailand ($2.3M). World imports came to about $27M, 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 fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580230 for Tufted fabric 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 fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, tufted fabric (HS 580230) is classified under NCM 5802.30.00.