Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20

HS v2017 Code: 570231

About carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20

HS code 570231 covers a significant segment of the textile floor coverings industry, specifically woven carpets and other textile floor coverings made of wool or fine animal hair. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The demand for high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing floor coverings continues to drive the growth of this industry, making it an important contributor to the broader textile and furnishings sectors.

Production process

The production of carpets and textile floor coverings under HS code 570231 typically involves a multi-step weaving process. Raw wool or fine animal hair fibers are first cleaned, carded, and spun into yarn. The yarn is then woven into a pile fabric using specialized looms, creating a dense, textured surface. The woven fabric may undergo additional finishing processes, such as shearing, dyeing, or printing, to achieve the desired aesthetic and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of carpets and textile floor coverings under HS code 570231 include high-quality wool or fine animal hair fibers, such as 510111 wool, not carded or combed, 510121 wool, degreased, not carbonized, or 510129 wool, degreased, carbonized. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized weaving machinery, dyes, and other chemicals for finishing processes. Energy, labor, and transportation infrastructure are also crucial inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 570231 is woven carpets and textile floor coverings made of wool or fine animal hair. These products are often used in residential, commercial, and institutional settings, such as homes, offices, hotels, and public buildings. The output of this industry may also be consumed by other industries, such as 940420 Mattresses; mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings, 940550 Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c., and 940560 Illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, which may incorporate or use these textile floor coverings as part of their own products.

Revisions to 570231

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 570231. The most recent 1 version of this code (570231) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 570231 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/57'>57: Carpets and other textile floor coverings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5702'>5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570231'>570231: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570210'>570210: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570220'>570220: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, of coconut fibres (coir)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570232'>570232: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570239'>570239: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570241'>570241: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570242'>570242: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570249'>570249: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570250'>570250: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), not of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570291'>570291: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570292'>570292: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/570299'>570299: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20</a>"]

    

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