HS Code 5705
Miscellaneous Carpets and Floor Coverings
HS code 5705 covers miscellaneous carpets and textile floor coverings not elsewhere classified, including flocked mats and bonded textile rugs for various domes
HS Code 5705 — Miscellaneous Carpets and Floor Coverings
This is a residual category for textile floor coverings that do not fit into the knotted, woven, tufted, or felted classifications. It mainly covers products like flocked carpets, where textile fibres are applied vertically to a base using an electrostatic process, or specific bonded rugs.
What's included
- Flocked carpets
- Bonded textile mats
- Braided textile rugs
- Electrostatic flocked floor coverings
What's excluded
- Rubber mats → use
4016(Mats made primarily of vulcanised rubber are classified under rubber products.)
Common examples
- Flocked nylon doormat
- Braided cotton circular rug
- Bonded synthetic kitchen mat
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover bathroom mats?
Yes, if they are made of textile materials and are not tufted or woven, they often fall into this 'other' category.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 6% - 14%
- Documentation: Clarify that the item is a 'floor covering' to distinguish from automotive components.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, India, Vietnam
- Top importers: USA, Japan, EU
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Key takeaway
Use this code only when the manufacturing technique (like flocking) does not meet the definitions of 5701 through 5704.
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