5702.20 - Floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir):

This HTS category, 5702.20, specifically addresses floor coverings meticulously manufactured from coconut fibers, commonly known as coir. These are woven textile articles intended for use on floors. The classification emphasizes the material composition, requiring the primary textile material to be coir.

Category 5702.20 is distinguished from its siblings within heading 5702 by its exclusive focus on coir. For instance, sibling categories like 5702.10 cover "Kelem," "Schumacks," and similar hand-woven rugs, which may be made of various textile fibers and often exhibit distinct construction techniques. Other siblings within 5702 may relate to pile construction or different material bases, differentiating them from the coir-specific nature of 5702.20.

Within this category, further subdivision is provided. Subcategory 5702.20.10.00 applies to coir floor coverings that possess a pile construction, meaning they have raised loops or cut fibers forming a surface. In contrast, 5702.20.20.00 covers all other coir floor coverings classified under 5702.20 that do not feature a pile construction, such as flat weaves or other non-pile constructions.