5701.90.10.30 - Of man-made fibers (665)

This HTS subcategory, 5701.90.10.30, specifically classifies knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings where the pile is formed from man-made fibers. These are distinct from other categories within heading 5701 because the primary textile material constituting the pile is synthetic or artificial, rather than natural fibers. The "knotted" aspect signifies that the pile yarns are individually tied or knotted to the foundation warp yarns during the weaving process, creating a durable and often intricate pile construction.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, consider the material composition of the pile. HTS 5701.90.10.20 covers similar knotted floor coverings, but exclusively those made of cotton pile. The sibling category HTS 5701.90.10.90 serves as a catch-all for knotted floor coverings with pile inserted, made from textile materials not specifically enumerated in the preceding subcategories, thus excluding man-made fibers. The goods under 5701.90.10.30 are therefore characterized by their synthetic pile, which can include materials like nylon, polyester, acrylic, or other manufactured fibers.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subdivisions below 5701.90.10.30. Classification at this level is determined by the presence of knotted pile construction in floor coverings with a foundation of other textile materials, and the specific identification of the pile as being composed of man-made fibers. Examples of such goods would include knotted area rugs, mats, and wall-to-wall carpeting constructed with pile yarns of synthetic origin.