Hand-knotted wool rugs from India
India exported $204 million of hand-knotted wool rugs (HS 5701.10) in FY2025-26, down 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 14.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 42% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $204MDown 11.9% on last year
- HS code
- 5701.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Factories listed
- 4See below
Factories that list rugs and mats
- Raj Overseas, Unit 4 Panipat, Haryana
Rugs and carpets. 452 workers reported. Reported by Country Road, Woolworths South Africa and others.
- Faze Three Limited (Jatal Road) Panipat, Haryana
Bath mats. 378 workers reported. Reported by Cotton Egypt Association, JCPenney, Country Road and others.
- The Shivalika Rugs Panipat, Haryana
Rugs. 236 workers reported. Reported by Woolworths Group, MANGO, TFG London Brands and others.
- Rugs Creation Gharaunda, Haryana
Rugs. 470 workers reported. Reported by Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), The Very Group, ALDI Einkauf SE & Co. ohG and others.
Named because their public records mention these goods. We haven't checked that each makes this exact product. See all home-textile factories or how we check.
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5701.10.13.00 | In which the pile was hand-inserted or hand-knotted during weaving or knitting, with over 50 percent by weight of the pile being hair of the alpaca, guanaco, huarizo, llama, misti, suri or any combination of these hairs: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 5701.10.16.00 | In which the pile was hand-inserted or hand-knotted during weaving or knitting, with over 50 percent by weight of the pile being hair of the alpaca, guanaco, huarizo, llama, misti, suri or any combination of these hairs: Other (465) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 5701.10.40.00 | Other: Hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted and knotted by hand or by means of a hand tool (465) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 5701.10.90.00 | Other: Other (465) | 4.5% | 14.5% | 42% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of hand-knotted wool rugs
India's exports to all countries under HS 5701.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5701.10 is 8%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 2.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on hand-knotted wool rugs from India?
10% to 14.5% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 5701.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 42%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for hand-knotted wool rugs?
5701.10, under heading 5701 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted, whether or not made up). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export hand-knotted wool rugs?
Yes. India exported $204 million under HS 5701.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.