Understanding HS Codes for Hand-Made Carpets (Chapter 57) to Prevent Port Hold-Ups

Harmonized System (HS) codes are the universal language of global trade. Under Indian and international customs tariffs, all carpets, rugs, and textile floor coverings fall under Chapter 57.

The Cost of Misclassification

If your factory exports hand-tufted rugs (HS Code 5703) but your CHA lists them under hand-knotted carpets (HS Code 5701) to claim a higher Duty Drawback rate, you risk serious customs penalties, ICEGATE red-flagging, and delayed refund scrolls.

Key HS Code Classifications Every Exporter Must Know

• 5701.10: Carpets and floor coverings, knotted, of wool or fine animal hair (classic Bhadohi hand-knotted heirloom rugs).
• 5701.90: Knotted carpets of silk, cotton, or other textile materials.
• 5702.31: Hand-woven flatweaves (Dhurries, Kilims, Soumaks) without pile, of wool.
• 5703.10: Tufted carpets and rugs of wool or fine animal hair (modern hand-tufted hospitality rugs).
• 5703.90: Tufted floor coverings of synthetic materials (such as recycled PET yarns).

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