5702.42.20 - Other

This HTS category, 5702.42.20, pertains to "Other" woven carpets and textile floor coverings that are of pile construction, made up, and manufactured from man-made textile materials. These items are characterized by their pile construction, meaning they have raised loops or cut ends of yarn that form the surface. The "made up" designation indicates that these floor coverings have been finished or prepared for use as floor coverings, which could include being cut to size, edged, or backed.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 5702.42.10.00, which specifically covers Wilton (including Brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings and those of a like character or description. While both fall under woven pile construction and man-made materials, 5702.42.20.00 encompasses other types of woven pile floor coverings that do not fit the specific description of Wilton, Brussels, velvet, or tapestry styles. This category serves as a residual for woven pile floor coverings of man-made fibers not otherwise specified.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made to refine the classification of these "Other" woven pile floor coverings. Subcategories differentiate based on the manufacturing method: 5702.42.20.20 applies to those not made on a power-driven loom, implying handloom production, while 5702.42.20.80 covers all other types. This subdivision provides clarity for importers and exporters by accounting for differences in production, which can be a key factor in customs valuation and regulation.