Product classification
HS code for Wool rugs: 5703.10
Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf), tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Classification of wool rugs under HS 5703.10
HS code 5703.10 covers tufted carpets and other textile floor coverings made of wool or fine animal hair. Chapter 57 is dedicated to carpets and other textile floor coverings, and heading 5703 specifically identifies "tufted" constructions. Tufting is a manufacturing process where yarns are poked through a pre-woven backing fabric to create a pile. This differs from knotted rugs (5701) or woven rugs (5702). For a rug to be classified under 5703.10, the pile—the visible surface of the rug—must be composed of wool or fine animal hair. The "made up" status in the description indicates that the code applies whether the rug is finished with borders and fringe or is imported in large rolls intended for wall-to-wall installation. Classification under this code requires an analysis of the tufting density and the secondary backing material, although the primary classification factor remains the tufting technique and the wool fiber content. This code is vital for the flooring industry, as wool rugs are often subject to different environmental and fire-safety standards compared to synthetic alternatives. The classification remains the same regardless of the rug's shape or size, provided the construction is tufted.
- Covers
- Tufted wool area rugs
- Tufted wool wall-to-wall carpeting
- Tufted rugs made of fine animal hair
- Hand-tufted wool rugs (using a tufting gun)
- Machine-tufted wool floor coverings
- Also under 5703.10
- Axminster Carpets
- Karastan Rugs
- Brintons Carpets
- Stark Carpet
- Tufenkian Artisan Carpets
Codes often confused with 5703.10
Common mistake. Wool rugs are frequently misclassified under 5701.10 if they are hand-knotted, or 5702.31 if they are woven (like Wilton or Axminster rugs). Another common error is 5703.20 or 5703.30, which are for tufted rugs made of nylon or other man-made textiles. It is essential to verify the construction method (tufted vs. woven) to ensure the correct code is applied.
Top exporters and importers of HS 570310 (the code used for wool rugs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 570310 (the code used for wool rugs) 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 wool rugs.
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 wool rugs
Brazil classifies wool rugs 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 wool rugs
What is the HS code for Wool rugs?
The HS code for Wool rugs is 570310 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up). The HS code for tufted wool rugs or carpets is 5703.10.
How do I classify Wool rugs for customs?
Wool rugs 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.
Does this code include hand-knotted wool rugs?
No, hand-knotted wool rugs are classified under HS code 5701.10. HS code 5703.10 is strictly for tufted constructions.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool rugs (HS 570310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 570310 (the code used for wool rugs) 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 wool rugs (HS 570310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 570310 (the code used for wool rugs) 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 Wool rugs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 570310 for Wool rugs 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 rugs in Brazil?
In Brazil, wool rugs (HS 570310) is classified under NCM 5703.10.00.