CHAPTER 57 · LEGAL NOTES
Chapter 57
The 56 legal notes below govern classification under Chapter 57. They are part of the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and are cited verbatim in CBP rulings.
As of June 9, 2026
Chapter notes
Note 1
Chapter Note 1: For the purposes of this chapter, the term "carpets and other textile floor coverings" means floor coverings in which textile materials serve as the exposed surface of the article when in use and includes articles having the characteristics of textile floor coverings but intended for use for other purposes.
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: This chapter does not cover floor covering underlays. Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted, whether or not made up: 5701
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: 7%1/ m 2 kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar handwoven rugs: 5702 Other, not of pile construction, made up:
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: 7%1/ m 2 kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf), tufted, whether or not made up: 5703
Note 3
Chapter Note 3: 6%1/ 2 kg 2 kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar handwoven rugs: 5702 Other, of pile construction, made up:
Note 3
Chapter Note 3: 8%1/ m 2 kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of felt, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up: 5704 Tiles, having a maximum surface area of 0.3 m CO, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)
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