HS Code for Woven pile carpets

HS code 570249 applies to woven pile carpets and other textile floor coverings that are 'made up' and composed of textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, or man-made fibers. This classification falls under heading 5702, which covers woven carpets that are not tufted or flocked. The 'pile construction' refers to a surface consisting of upright yarns or fibers that are woven into the backing. Subheading 570249 is a specific residual category for carpets made of materials such as cotton, silk, jute, or other vegetable fibers. The term 'made up' is defined in Section XI Note 7, meaning the carpets are finished for retail sale, often with hemmed edges, fringes, or bound borders. The classification process involves first identifying the manufacturing method (woven), then the surface structure (pile), and finally the material composition. This code is used when the carpet does not meet the criteria for the more specific subheadings involving wool or synthetic materials.

Products Included

• Woven cotton pile carpets
• Jute pile floor coverings (made up)
• Silk woven pile rugs
• Woven chenille carpets (made up)
• Vegetable fiber pile mats

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 570242, which is for woven pile carpets of man-made textile materials. It is also frequently confused with 570239, which covers similar carpets that are 'not made up' (e.g., imported in rolls without finished ends). Accurate material testing is required to distinguish between man-made fibers and the 'other' textile materials covered by 570249.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Woven pile carpets?

For woven pile carpets that are made up and composed of materials like cotton or jute, the HS code is 570249.

What does 'made up' mean for this HS code?

In the context of HS code 570249, 'made up' means the carpet is a finished article ready for use. This includes rugs with finished edges, fringes, or those cut to a specific shape and hemmed, as opposed to bulk rolls of carpeting.