5701.90.20 - Other

This HTS classification, 5701.90.20, covers knotted carpets and other textile floor coverings made of "other textile materials" that are not specifically defined by the presence of pile inserted and knotted during weaving or knitting. The "other textile materials" designation signifies that these floor coverings are constructed from fibers or yarns not falling under more specific subheadings within Chapter 57 that might delineate wool, man-made fibers, or other distinct material categories when it comes to the primary construction method.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5701.90.10, is crucial. While both fall under knotted carpets and are made of "other textile materials," 5701.90.10 specifically encompasses those where the pile is inserted and knotted during the weaving or knitting process itself, indicating an integrated construction method. In contrast, 5701.90.20 applies to knotted carpets where the pile is not formed in this integrated manner during the primary fabric creation, allowing for a broader range of knotting techniques and construction variations.

The subcategories within 5701.90.20 further refine the classification based on the method of pile insertion and knotting. The category 5701.90.20.10 specifically addresses hand-hooked items, where the tufts are manually inserted and knotted using hand tools. The remaining "Other" subcategory serves as a residual classification for knotted carpets made of other textile materials that do not fit the hand-hooked criterion, encompassing a wide array of knotting techniques and finishing processes not covered by the preceding subheadings.