HS Code 5703 — Tufted Carpets and Textile Floor Coverings

This code identifies floor coverings made by inserting textile yarns into a pre-existing technical backing, commonly known as tufting. It includes residential wall-to-wall carpeting and artificial turf used for landscaping or sports fields. These items can be supplied in rolls or as individual rugs and tiles.

What's included

Nylon tufted carpets
Synthetic turf/artificial grass
Tufted wool rugs
Carpet tiles with tufted surface

What's excluded

Woven carpets → use 5702 (Woven floor coverings are produced by interlacing warp and weft yarns, not tufting into a backing.)
Knotted carpets → use 5701 (Knotted rugs use a distinct hand or machine knotting technique.)

Common examples

Artificial grass for football pitches
Cut-pile tufted bedroom carpet
Loop-pile office carpet tiles
Tufted polyester bathroom mats

Frequently asked questions

Is artificial grass classified as a carpet?

Yes, for customs purposes, most synthetic turf is classified under heading 5703 as a tufted textile floor covering.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
Documentation: Fire safety certification (ISO 9239-1) is often required for commercial building installations.
Typical shipping mode: FCL
Top exporters: China, Belgium, Turkey, USA, Netherlands
Top importers: USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia

Key takeaway

Classification depends on the tufting manufacturing method regardless of whether the material is natural wool or synthetic plastic.

Tufted Carpets and Textile Floor Coverings