--- title: "New GST on Carpets 2026: 5% Rate on Carpets, Mats & Floor" description: "New GST rate on carpets in 2026 is 5% on all carpets, mats and floor covering products. Simplify GST billing with Busy and apply the right rate every time." canonical: "https://busy.in/gst-rates/carpets/" author: "Jagdish Prasad" published: "2025-05-19T09:26:42.000Z" category: "GST Rates" --- - The GST rate on handmade wool/silk carpets and machine-made synthetic carpets is now **5%**. - Plastic or PVC floor coverings generally attract **18% GST**, while textile carpets and mats such as cotton, jute and coir floor coverings generally attract **5%**, depending on classification. - Carpets and other textile floor coverings under **HSN 5701 to 5705** were reduced from **12% to 5% from 22 September 2025**. - Businesses can claim Input Tax Credit on eligible materials, machinery, and other costs related to carpet production. - Sellers must use the correct HSN code and apply the applicable GST rate. # New GST on Carpets and Rugs: Know the Current Tax Rate Carpets and rugs are more than just floor coverings—they’re a blend of comfort, décor, and design. Whether you’re buying hand-woven rugs or machine-made carpets, [GST](https://busy.in/gst/) is an essential part of the billing. In this blog, we’ll simplify the **gst on carpets**, rates by material and style, and what buyers and sellers should know. ## **New GST Rate on Carpets & Mats in India** From **22 September 2025**, revised GST rates apply to carpets and textile floor coverings. Most textile carpets and rugs falling under **HSN 5701 to 5705** now attract **5% GST**, while plastic or PVC floor coverings generally continue to attract **18% GST**. ## **New GST Rate on Carpets** | Carpet or Rug Type | HSN Code | New GST Rate | | --- | --- | --- | | Knotted carpets and textile floor coverings | 5701 | **5%** | | Woven carpets and hand-woven rugs | 5702 | **5%** | | Tufted carpets, including turf | 5703 | **5%** | | Felt carpets and textile floor coverings | 5704 | **5%** | | Other textile carpets, mats and mattings | 5705 | **5%** | | Coir mats, matting and floor coverings | 5702, 5703 or 5705, as applicable | **5%** | | Plastic or PVC floor coverings | 3918 | **18%** | **Note:** From **22 September 2025**, carpet and textile floor-covering entries that previously attracted **12% GST** moved to **5%**. Categories that were already taxed at 5% continue at 5%, while plastic floor coverings under HSN 3918 generally remain at **18%**. ## New GST on Mats | Mat Type | New GST Rate | HSN Code | | --- | --- | --- | | Cotton/jute/coir textile mats | **5%** | 5702, 5703 or 5705, as applicable | | Plastic or PVC floor coverings | **18%** | 3918 | | Rubber door mats | **18%** | 4016 | ## **New GST on Carpets in India: Hand-Made vs Machine-Made** | Feature | Handmade Carpet | Machine-Made Carpet | | --- | --- | --- | | New GST Rate | **5%** | **5%** | | Buyer base | Luxury, export | Mass market | | ITC for businesses | Yes | Yes | **Reminder:** From **22 September 2025**, carpet and textile floor-covering entries under HSN 5701 to 5705 that earlier attracted **12% GST** moved to **5%**. The applicable rate depends on the product classification, while plastic and rubber floor coverings generally continue to attract **18% GST**. Live Demo Available Today ## Track Orders To Dispatch In One Place Trusted by 6,00,000+ Users 4.6 Google Rating \* No credit card required ## How Are Carpets Classified Under GST? Under GST, carpets, rugs, and mats fall under [HSN](https://busy.in/hsn/) Chapter 57, which covers textile floor coverings. These include: - Woollen and silk carpets - Synthetic and nylon mats - Coir and jute doormats - Handmade or machine-made rugs ## **Old GST Rate on Carpets in India** ### **Old GST Rates – Applicable Until 21 September 2025** | Carpet or Rug Type | HSN Code | GST Rate | | --- | --- | --- | | Knotted carpets and textile floor coverings | 5701 | **12%** | | Woven carpets and similar hand-woven rugs | 5702 | **12%** | | Tufted carpets and textile floor coverings | 5703 | **12%** | | Felt carpets and textile floor coverings | 5704 | **12%** | | Other carpets and textile floor coverings | 5705 | **12%** | | Coir mats, matting, floor coverings and handloom durries | 5702, 5703 or 5705, as applicable | **5%** | | Plastic or PVC floor coverings | 3918 | **18%** | **Reminder:** Until **21 September 2025**, carpets and textile floor coverings under HSN 5701 to 5705 generally attracted **12% GST**, except specified coir mats, matting, floor coverings and handloom durries, which attracted **5%**. From **22 September 2025**, the affected 12% carpet entries moved to **5% GST**. ## Old GST on Mats | Mat Type | GST Rate | HSN Code | | --- | --- | --- | | Coir mats, matting and floor coverings | **5%** | 5702, 5703 or 5705, as applicable | | Handloom durries | **5%** | 5702, 5703 or 5705, as applicable | | Other textile mats and floor coverings | **12%** | HSN 5701 to 5705, as applicable | | Plastic or PVC floor coverings | **18%** | 3918 | | Rubber door mats | **18%** | 4016 | **Reminder:** Until **21 September 2025**, specified coir mats, matting, floor coverings and handloom durries attracted **5% GST**, while other textile mats and floor coverings under Chapter 57 generally attracted **12%**. From **22 September 2025**, the affected 12% entries moved to **5% GST**. ## **Old GST on Carpets in India: Hand-Made vs Machine-Made** | Feature | Handmade Carpet | Machine-Made Carpet | | --- | --- | --- | | GST Rate | **12%** | **12%** | | Buyer base | Luxury, export | Mass market | | ITC for businesses | Yes | Yes | **Reminder:** Until **21 September 2025**, carpets under HSN 5701 to 5704 generally attracted **12% GST**, whether handmade or machine-made. From **22 September 2025**, these carpet entries moved to **5% GST**. Specified coir mats, matting, floor coverings and handloom durries were already taxed at **5%**. ## Input Tax Credit for Carpet Businesses Retailers, manufacturers, and exporters of carpets can [claim Input Tax Credit](https://busy.in/gst/what-expenses-can-be-claimed-as-itc/) (ITC) on: - Yarn and raw materials - Looms, machinery, and tools - Packaging and transport - Warehousing and storage **Get a Free Trial –** [Best Accounting Software For Small Business](https://busy.in/accounting-software/) ## **GST Compliance Tips for Sellers** - Use correct **HSN codes** based on the carpet or mat classification - Clearly mention material (wool, nylon, plastic, etc.) in invoices - Apply **5% or 18% GST**, as applicable based on product classification - File monthly **GST returns** - Issue valid tax invoices to customers for ITC claims, where applicable Understanding the **GST on carpets** helps you price products correctly, stay compliant, and budget accurately whether you’re buying, upgrading your home, or a seller dealing in bulk textile floor coverings. ## About the author **Jagdish Prasad** Jagdish Prasad is a Chartered Accountant with over 5 years of experience. He helps people and businesses with GST, income tax, and HSN codes. Jagdish makes sure his clients follow all tax rules and save money the right way. He also enjoys writing simple articles to help others understand taxes and stay updated with the latest rules. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the gst on carpets in india? Most textile carpets and rugs under **HSN 5701 to 5705 attract 5% GST from 22 September 2025**, including handmade and machine-made carpets. **Plastic or PVC floor coverings under HSN 3918 generally attract 18% GST.** ### What is the gst on mats made of plastic or rubber? **18% GST** generally applies to plastic or PVC floor coverings under **HSN 3918** and rubber mats under **HSN 4016**, depending on the product classification. ### Are natural fibre rugs like jute or coir mats taxed lower? Yes. Natural-fibre textile rugs and mats made from materials such as **jute, coir or cotton generally attract 5% GST** when classified under **HSN 5701 to 5705**. The exact HSN depends on how the product is made and classified. ### Can carpet sellers claim Input Tax Credit? Yes, if the sale is taxable and proper [**GST invoices**](https://busy.in/gst/a-guide-to-invoicing-under-gst/) are issued. ### What is the GST rate on carpets used in hotels or offices? The GST rate depends on the product classification: - **Textile carpets and rugs under HSN 5701 to 5705 = 5% GST** - **Plastic or PVC floor coverings under HSN 3918 = 18% GST** The same rate generally applies whether the carpet is used in a **hotel, office, home or other commercial premises**. ## Related articles - [New GST on Skincare Products: Rate, Branding & Retail Pricing](https://busy.in/gst-rates/skincare-products/) - [New GST on Industrial Machinery: Slabs, ITC & MSME Effect](https://busy.in/gst-rates/industrial-machinery/) - [New GST on Restaurant Meals: Dine-in, Takeaway & Delivery Compared](https://busy.in/gst-rates/restaurant-meals/) - [New GST on Kitchen Utensils: What’s Taxed and What’s Not?](https://busy.in/gst-rates/kitchen-utensils/) - [New GST on Online Education: Rate, Exemptions & EdTech Impact](https://busy.in/gst-rates/online-education/) - [New GST on Packaging Materials: Tax Implication Across Industries](https://busy.in/gst-rates/packaging-materials/) - [New GST on Digital Marketing Services: Tax Rates & Input Credit Explained](https://busy.in/gst-rates/digital-marketing-services/) - [New GST on Pesticides: Rates, Agri-Exemptions & Sector Impact](https://busy.in/gst-rates/pesticides/) - [New GST on Butter: From Dairy to Dining – What You Pay](https://busy.in/gst-rates/butter/) - [GST on Honey: Rate, Applicability & Industry Outlook](https://busy.in/gst-rates/honey/)