HS HEADING 5705

Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up

HEADING

5705

CHAPTER

57 — Carpets and other textile floor coverings

In plain English

This category includes carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not listed elsewhere in the chapter, regardless of whether they are finished or unfinished. There is a single classification for these items, which groups all such goods together without further subdivision.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

5705.00

Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up

Chapter 57 classification notes

Chapter 57 includes Persian / Oriental rugs which often carry significant duty + cultural-property documentation. Hand-knotted carpets typically have higher duty than machine-made.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Wall hangings vs. floor carpets — Chapter 58 (special woven fabric) vs. 57.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 57

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