Woven wool pile rugs from India
India exported $207 million of woven wool pile rugs (HS 5702.31) in FY2025-26, down 1.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 14% to 18% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 41.5% to 45.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 14%China 41.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $207MDown 1.6% on last year
- HS code
- 5702.31Page 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 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5702.31.10.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair: Wilton (including brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings and floor coverings of like character or description (465) | 8% | 18% | 45.5% |
| 5702.31.20.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair: Other (465) | 4% | 14% | 41.5% |
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 woven wool pile rugs
India's exports to all countries under HS 5702.31, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5702.31 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 woven wool pile rugs from India?
14% to 18% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 5702.31, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 41.5% to 45.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for woven wool pile rugs?
5702.31, under heading 5702 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar handwoven rugs). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export woven wool pile rugs?
Yes. India exported $207 million under HS 5702.31 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.