5702.39 - Of other textile materials:

This HTS category, 5702.39, encompasses woven carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked. These floor coverings are characterized by their pile construction, meaning they have raised loops or cut fibers that form a surface. Importantly, this category specifically includes items that are "of other textile materials," meaning they are not predominantly made of wool, fine animal hair, or man-made textile materials, which are covered by sibling categories. The goods classified here are typically sold in a "not made up" state, ready for further processing or installation as floor coverings.

In contrast to sibling categories 5702.31 (of wool or fine animal hair) and 5702.32 (of man-made textile materials), category 5702.39 is defined by its exclusion of these specific fiber types. This means floor coverings falling under 5702.39 are likely constructed from other natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or blends where wool, fine animal hair, or man-made fibers do not constitute the predominant material. The "pile construction" aspect is a key differentiator from other woven floor coverings that may have a flat weave.

The subcategories under 5702.39 further refine the classification based on specific material compositions. 5702.39.10.00 specifically covers items made of jute, a common natural fiber used in flooring. The remaining items within this broader category, classified under 5702.39.20, include all other woven pile floor coverings of textile materials not already specified, such as those made from predominantly cotton or other vegetable fibers. This hierarchical structure ensures precise classification based on the constituent materials of the woven pile floor covering.