CHAPTER 57 · LEGAL NOTES

Chapter 57

The 5 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 August 15, 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. Suf￾fix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted, whether or not made up: 5701

footnote

See 9817.57.01.

Applies to

5701.10.40.00

See 9817.57.01.

Applies to

5701.10.90.00

See 9817.57.01.

Applies to

5701.90.20

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