5701.90.10.10 - Hand-knotted

This HTS classification, 5701.90.10.10, specifically designates hand-knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings that are constructed from textile materials other than wool, cotton, or synthetic/artificial fibers. The defining characteristic is the method of construction: the pile is inserted and knotted during the weaving or knitting process. This intricate manual technique results in unique designs and textures, distinguishing these items from machine-made floor coverings.

While at the same level, sibling categories would differentiate based on the specific textile material used or other construction methods. This particular subcategory focuses on the unique insertion and knotting of pile during the weaving or knitting phase, irrespective of whether the final product is made up into a finished floor covering. The emphasis remains on the method of pile insertion and knotting as a key identifier.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within this code hinges entirely on confirming that the item is a hand-knotted carpet or textile floor covering, made from textile materials other than those explicitly excluded, and that its pile was inserted and knotted during the weaving or knitting process. Examples would include oriental-style rugs made from materials like silk or jute, where the knotting is an integral part of the weaving.