Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up

HS code 570310 covers a significant segment of the textile floor coverings industry, encompassing carpets and other textile floor coverings that are tufted and made from wool or fine animal hair. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential flooring solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The demand for high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing textile floor coverings continues to grow, driven by factors such as urbanization, rising living standards, and evolving interior design trends.

The production of carpets and textile floor coverings under HS code 570310 typically involves a tufting process. This process involves inserting yarn, usually made from wool or fine animal hair, into a pre-woven backing material, such as a primary backing of jute or synthetic fibers. The tufted yarn is then secured in place, and the carpet is finished with a secondary backing, often made of latex or other synthetic materials, to provide stability and durability.

The main inputs required for the production of carpets and textile floor coverings under HS code 570310 include wool or fine animal hair, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, manufacturers require specialized tufting machines, backing materials (such as jute or synthetic fibers), and finishing materials (such as latex or other synthetic compounds) to create the final product. Dyes, chemicals, and other ancillary materials may also be used to enhance the appearance and performance of the textile floor coverings.

The primary output of HS code 570310 is carpets and other textile floor coverings that are tufted and made from wool or fine animal hair. These products are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, providing a comfortable and durable flooring solution. The output of this industry may be consumed by 940520 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, 940510 Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings, excluding those of a kind used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares, and 940540 Lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included, among other industries that require high-quality flooring solutions.