HS Code 5702

Woven Carpets and Flat-Weave Rugs

HS code 5702 covers woven textile floor coverings, including Kelem, Schumacks, and Karamanie rugs, which are not tufted, flocked, or knotted.

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HS Code 5702 — Woven Carpets and Flat-Weave Rugs

This code covers carpets produced on a loom by weaving warp and weft together. It includes traditional flat-weave rugs like Kilims and Schumacks that do not have a knotted pile.

What's included

  • Kilim (Kelem) rugs
  • Schumack rugs
  • Axminster woven carpets
  • Wilton woven carpets
  • Woven coconut fibre (coir) mats

What's excluded

  • Tufted carpets → use 5703 (Tufted carpets use a different insertion method through a pre-existing backing.)
  • Knotted oriental rugs → use 5701 (Pile formed by knots around warp threads falls under 5701.)

Common examples

  • Traditional Turkish Kilim rug
  • Coir doormat with woven backing
  • Axminster wool carpet roll

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Kilim and a standard rug?

A Kilim is a flat-weave rug without a pile, making it thinner and often reversible, classified under 5702.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
  • Documentation: Must specify whether the carpet is 'made up' (finished edges) or in rolls.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: India, Turkey, Belgium
  • Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia

Key takeaway

Main category for flat-woven traditional rugs and high-durability woven commercial carpets.

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