5702.99 - Of other textile materials:

This HTS category, 5702.99, encompasses woven carpets and other textile floor coverings that are not tufted or flocked, are not of pile construction, and are made up, but are composed of textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, man-made fibers, or cotton. The "of other textile materials" designation signifies that the primary constituent fibers fall outside of these specifically enumerated categories. Examples could include floor coverings woven from vegetable fibers like jute or sisal, or those made from other natural or synthetic fibers not otherwise specified.

The distinction between this category and its siblings, 5702.91 (of wool or fine animal hair) and 5702.92 (of man-made textile materials), lies solely in the material composition of the floor covering. If a woven, non-pile, made-up floor covering is not primarily made of wool, fine animal hair, or man-made fibers, it will fall under this residual category. It is crucial to ascertain the chief component material for accurate classification, particularly when blends are involved, to ensure proper adherence to tariff rules.

Within this broad category, further subdivision is provided for specific types of cotton-based floor coverings. The subcategory "Of cotton" addresses woven, non-pile, made-up floor coverings where cotton is the predominant textile material. This hierarchical structure allows for more precise classification based on the material origin, catering to the varying import and export requirements associated with different fiber types.