HS Code for Wool carpets

HS code 570110 applies to carpets and other textile floor coverings that are knotted, made of wool or fine animal hair. This classification is part of Chapter 57, which encompasses all types of floor coverings where textile materials serve as the exposed surface when in use. The defining characteristic of heading 5701 is the "knotted" construction. In knotted carpets, the pile is formed by individual threads or tufts being hand-tied or mechanically knotted around the warp threads during the weaving process. This is a traditional method often associated with Oriental, Persian, or Turkish rugs. Subheading 5701.10 specifically identifies wool or fine animal hair as the primary material of the pile. Wool is a preferred material for knotted carpets due to its natural flame resistance, durability, and ability to retain dyes. The classification remains 5701.10 regardless of whether the carpet is "made up" (finished with fringes or borders) or in rolls. It is important to distinguish these from "tufted" carpets or "woven" carpets like Axminster, which do not utilize the knotting technique. Customs authorities often require a knot count or a detailed description of the manufacturing process to verify the 5701 classification.

Products Included

• Hand-knotted wool Persian rugs
• Machine-knotted wool carpets
• Knotted floor rugs made of fine animal hair
• Knotted wool prayer rugs

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 570210 (Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs) or 570310 (tufted wool carpets). The key difference is the knotting technique; if the pile is inserted via needles without knots, it must be classified under 5703.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Wool carpets?

The HS code for knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings made of wool or fine animal hair is 570110.

Does this code include hand-made rugs?

Yes, 570110 includes both hand-knotted and machine-knotted rugs, provided the surface material is wool or fine animal hair.