5702.31.10.00 - Wilton (including brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings and floor coverings of like character or description (465) 🖩

This classification specifically covers Wilton (including Brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings, as well as those of a similar character or description. These are woven textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked. The defining characteristic here is the pile construction inherent in Wilton, Brussels, velvet, and tapestry weaving techniques, which creates a raised surface. This category encompasses these rugs and carpets in their unfinished, "not made up" state.

The distinction from its sibling category, 5702.31.20.00 (Other), lies in the specific manufacturing method. While both are woven, not tufted or flocked, and made of wool or fine animal hair, this category is reserved for those produced using Wilton, Brussels, velvet, or tapestry weaving methods. The sibling category would encompass other woven pile constructions not fitting these specific descriptions.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this specific HTS code. Classification therefore concludes at this level, based on the material being wool or fine animal hair and the pile construction method being Wilton, Brussels, velvet, or tapestry. When classifying, focus on identifying the weave structure and confirming the presence of wool or fine animal hair to correctly assign goods to this classification.