Product classification
HS code for Tufted wool carpets: 5703.10
Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf), tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Classification of tufted wool carpets under HS 5703.10
Tufted wool carpets are classified under HS code 5703.10. This classification is determined by the specific manufacturing process known as tufting, where pile yarns are inserted into a pre-existing primary backing fabric using needles. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 5703 specifically covers carpets and other textile floor coverings that are tufted. Within this heading, the first-level subheading 5703.10 is reserved for products where the pile or surface material consists of wool or fine animal hair. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the carpet is finished (made up) or in rolls. The wool content must be the predominant textile material by weight to satisfy the requirements of Note 2 to Section XI of the Harmonized System, which governs textile blends. These carpets are distinguished from woven or knotted varieties by the presence of a secondary backing, usually attached with an adhesive like latex, which secures the tufted loops in place.
- Covers
- Machine-tufted wool wall-to-wall carpeting
- Hand-tufted wool area rugs
- Tufted wool carpet tiles with bitumen or PVC backing
- Tufted floor coverings made of fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere or mohair)
- Tufted wool rugs with printed or dyed patterns
- Also under 5703.10
- Axminster Carpets
- Karastan Rugs
- Brintons Carpets
- Stark Carpet
- Tufenkian Artisan Carpets
Codes often confused with 5703.10
Common mistake. Tufted wool carpets are frequently confused with woven wool carpets, which fall under HS code 5702.31 or 5702.41. The distinction lies entirely in the construction; woven carpets integrate the pile and backing simultaneously on a loom, whereas tufted carpets use a needle-insertion method. Another common error is classifying them under 5701.10, which is strictly for knotted wool carpets (such as traditional Persian or Oriental rugs). Additionally, if the carpet is made of synthetic fibers like nylon but resembles wool, it must be classified under 5703.20 or 5703.30 rather than 5703.10. Misidentifying the fiber content or the construction method can lead to significant discrepancies in customs duty rates.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570310 (the code used for tufted wool carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570310 (the code used for tufted wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 35% 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 570310, not only tufted wool carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $225M 35% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $68M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $52M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $642M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $210M 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $62M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Australia $48M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $650M 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 wool carpets
Brazil classifies tufted wool carpets under NCM 5703.10.00: HS 5703.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tufted wool carpets
What is the HS code for Tufted wool carpets?
The HS code for Tufted wool carpets is 570310 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up). The primary HS code for tufted wool carpets or floor coverings made of fine animal hair is 5703.10.
How do I classify Tufted wool carpets for customs?
Tufted wool carpets is classified under HS code 570310 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between tufted and woven carpets for customs?
Examine the back of the carpet; tufted carpets typically have a visible adhesive layer or a secondary fabric backing (like jute or action-back) covering the tufts, while woven carpets show the interlacing of warp and weft threads on both sides.
Which countries are the top exporters of tufted wool carpets (HS 570310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570310 (the code used for tufted wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data were India ($225M, 35% of world exports), the Netherlands ($68M) and China ($52M). World exports came to about $642M, 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 wool carpets (HS 570310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570310 (the code used for tufted wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($210M, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($62M) and Australia ($48M). World imports came to about $650M, 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 wool carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570310 for Tufted wool 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 wool carpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, tufted wool carpets (HS 570310) is classified under NCM 5703.10.00.