5702.32 - Of man-made textile materials:

This HTS category, 5702.32, specifically addresses woven carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked, and are constructed from man-made textile materials. These floor coverings can be in their raw, unfinished state or have undergone further processing, but they retain their woven structure. Examples include, but are not limited to, various types of intricately woven rugs often referred to by traditional names if originating from specific regions, provided they meet the criteria of being woven and made from man-made fibers.

Unlike its siblings, 5702.31, which is reserved for floor coverings made from wool or fine animal hair, and 5702.39, which covers those made from other textile materials, category 5702.32 is exclusively for those manufactured from synthetic or artificial fibers. The defining characteristic for this distinction lies in the material composition of the floor covering.

Within this classification, further differentiation occurs to provide greater specificity. Subcategory 5702.32.10.00 is designated for "Wilton (including brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings and floor coverings of like character or description," highlighting specific weaving techniques and constructions. The remaining items falling under this broader man-made material category are classified under 5702.32.20.00 as "Other," encompassing all other woven floor coverings of man-made materials that do not fit the more precise descriptions within the preceding subcategory.