5703 - Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf), tufted, whether or not made up:
Sub-classifications
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5703 10
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5703 1080 00
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5703 9000 00
Overview
This HTS category, 5703, encompasses a wide array of carpets and other textile floor coverings that are characterized by their tufted construction. This includes both finished products ready for use as floor coverings and those requiring further fabrication. Notably, the definition extends to include synthetic turf, commonly used in sports fields and landscaping, provided it meets the tufted textile construction criteria.
Distinct from other categories at the Section XI level, such as woven fabrics (Chapter 50-60) or knitted and crocheted fabrics (Chapter 60), this heading specifically identifies floor coverings based on their *tufted* manufacturing method. This differentiates them from carpets produced by weaving, knitting, or other textile forming processes. While other textile floor coverings may exist, their classification here is contingent upon being tufted.
Within 5703, further subdivisions are established based on the primary textile material used in the construction of the tufted floor covering. This allows for specific duty rates and trade statistics to be applied based on whether the product is made from wool or fine animal hair, nylon or other synthetic polyamides, other man-made textile materials, or other textile materials not specified elsewhere. This material-based breakdown is crucial for accurate tariff application.