Product classification
HS code for Wool carpets: 5701.10
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Classification of wool carpets under HS 5701.10
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.
- Covers
- Hand-knotted wool Persian rugs
- Machine-knotted wool carpets
- Knotted floor rugs made of fine animal hair
- Knotted wool prayer rugs
- Also under 5701.10
- Safavieh Hand-Knotted Wool Rugs
- Jaipur Living Hand-Knotted Rugs
- Nourison Heritage Collection
- Pottery Barn Hand-Knotted Rugs
- Restoration Hardware Hand-Knotted Rugs
Codes often confused with 5701.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570110 (the code used for wool carpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570110 (the code used for wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 49% 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 570110, not only wool carpets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $213M 34% of world exports
- 2 Nepal* ~$64M 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Pakistan $48M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $628M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $274M 49% of world imports
- 2 Germany $32M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $27M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $556M 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 codes for wool carpets
Brazil splits HS 5701.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5701.10.11Hand-made knotted wool carpets
- 5701.10.12Machine-made knotted wool carpets
- 5701.10.20Knotted carpets of fine animal hair
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool carpets
What is the HS code for Wool carpets?
The HS code for Wool carpets is 570110 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up). The HS code for knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings made of wool or fine animal hair is 570110.
How do I classify Wool carpets for customs?
Wool carpets is classified under HS code 570110 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool carpets (HS 570110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570110 (the code used for wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data were India ($213M, 34% of world exports), Nepal (about $64M) and Pakistan ($48M). World exports came to about $628M, 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 wool carpets (HS 570110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570110 (the code used for wool carpets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($274M, 49% of world imports), Germany ($32M) and the United Kingdom ($27M). World imports came to about $556M, 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 Wool carpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570110 for 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 wool carpets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 570110 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wool carpets depends on the product's details: 5701.10.11 (Hand-made knotted wool carpets), 5701.10.12 (Machine-made knotted wool carpets), 5701.10.20 (Knotted carpets of fine animal hair).