5702.49 - Of other textile materials:

This HTS category, 5702.49, encompasses woven carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked, and are of pile construction and made up. Crucially, this specific heading applies to such floor coverings when they are manufactured from textile materials *other than* wool, fine animal hair, or man-made textile materials. The description "of other textile materials" signifies that the primary constituent fiber content falls outside these specified categories.

Distinguishing 5702.49 from its siblings is essential for accurate classification. Code 5702.41 specifically covers pile floor coverings made from wool or fine animal hair, while 5702.42 is reserved for those constructed from man-made textile materials. Therefore, if a pile floor covering is not predominantly wool, fine animal hair, or man-made, it will fall under the broader "other textile materials" umbrella of 5702.49.

Within the 5702.49 category, further subcategories provide more granular classification based on the specific "other textile material." These include distinctions for cotton (5702.49.10), jute (5702.49.15.00), and a residual "other" designation (5702.49.20.00) for any remaining textile materials not otherwise specified. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification and duty assessment based on the fiber composition of the woven, pile floor covering.