HS code for area rug
The U.S. HS code for an area rug is usually 5703.39.20.30 (tufted synthetic), with a 6% general duty and an estimated total of 18.5% from China and 18.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 43.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufted synthetic | 5703.39.20.30 | 6% | 18.5% |
| Woven synthetic | 5702.92.90.00 | 2.7% | 15.2% |
- 5703.39.20.30: Measuring not more than 5.25 m2 in area (665)
- 5702.92.90.00: Of man-made textile materials / Other (665)
What decides the code
An area rug is a textile floor covering classified by construction and fiber. Tufted synthetic rugs fall under heading 5703, woven synthetic rugs under heading 5702.
- Construction decides the heading. A tufted pile surface puts the rug in heading 5703. A woven rug, not tufted or flocked, goes to heading 5702.
- Fiber content decides the subheading. Synthetic man-made textile materials lead to 5703.39 for tufted rugs and 5702.92 for woven rugs.
- For tufted synthetic rugs, surface area decides the statistical line. Rugs measuring not more than 5.25 m2 fall in 5703.39.20.30.
- For woven synthetic rugs, pile versus non-pile construction matters. A woven rug of non-pile construction, made up, is classified in 5702.92.90.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a tufted synthetic rug in heading 5702 is wrong because that heading covers only woven rugs, not tufted ones.
- Classifying a woven synthetic rug in heading 5703 is wrong because heading 5703 covers tufted floor coverings, and the rug is woven.
- Using 5703.39.20.30 for a woven rug is wrong because that statistical line sits under the tufted heading and does not apply to woven construction.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 18.5% = 6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 43.5%.
- Vietnam
- 18.5% = 6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 5703.39.20.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Tufted synthetic
- CN 5703 39 19, 8%
- Woven synthetic
- CN 5702 92 10, 8%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
5703.39.20.30 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If an area rug is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 5703.39.20.30
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an area rug?
The U.S. HTS code for an area rug is usually 5703.39.20.30 (tufted synthetic). Other versions use 5702.92.90.00 for woven synthetic. The first six digits, 5703.39, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an area rug from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 5703.39.20.30 is 6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 18.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 18.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does an area rug need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 5703.39.20.30 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
Tariff schedule pages
- 5703.39.20.30Measuring not more than 5.25 m2 in area (665)
- 5702.92.90.00Of man-made textile materials / Other (665)
- Heading 5703Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf), tufted, whether or not made up
- Heading 5702Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar handwoven rugs
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.