Carpets and other textile floor coverings

HS code 57 covers a wide range of textile floor coverings, including carpets, rugs, and mats. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and interior design sectors, providing essential flooring solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Carpets and textile floor coverings are not only functional but also serve as important design elements, contributing to the overall aesthetic and ambiance of a space.

The production of carpets and textile floor coverings involves several key steps. The process typically begins with the selection and preparation of raw materials, such as wool, synthetic fibers, or natural fibers like jute or sisal. These materials are then spun into yarns, which are then woven, tufted, or knotted into the desired patterns and designs. Specialized machinery, such as looms and tufting guns, are used to create the intricate textures and patterns that characterize these products.

The main inputs required for the production of carpets and textile floor coverings include a variety of raw materials, such as wool, synthetic fibers (e.g., nylon, polyester, acrylic), natural fibers (e.g., jute, sisal, cotton), and backing materials (e.g., latex, polypropylene). Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as looms, tufting machines, and dyeing equipment, as well as skilled labor to operate these tools and execute the production processes.

The primary outputs of HS code 57 are carpets, rugs, and other textile floor coverings. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings, 43 Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof, and 63 Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags.