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# HSN Code 56012110: Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-56/)
- [Sub-chapter 5601: Textile Wadding](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5601/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Absorbent cotton wool | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56012110 ?

It includes Cigarette Filter rods0

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How much GST applies to Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool?

Under HSN 56012110, Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Any common misclassification issue with Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 56012110 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹550 Cr (+2.32% YoY) — 0.0149% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹12 Cr (−6.23% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹538 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #596 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5601: 65.86% of its exports; import side 2.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5601: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #931 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.14% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5601: 65.86% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56012110

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 5601 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5601 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 244.58 | 0.0107% | — | 78.53% | 1.95 | 0.0001% | — | 0.63% | +242.63 | #1146 |
| FY 2019-20 | 270.87 | 0.0123% | +10.75% | 78.27% | 4.65 | 0.0001% | +138.46% | 1.68% | +266.22 | #1071 |
| FY 2020-21 | 254.34 | 0.0118% | −6.10% | 68.62% | 5.60 | 0.0002% | +20.43% | 1.90% | +248.74 | #1154 |
| FY 2021-22 | 263.38 | 0.0084% | +3.55% | 62.21% | 7.43 | 0.0002% | +32.68% | 2.05% | +255.95 | #1378 |
| FY 2022-23 | 408.62 | 0.0113% | +55.14% | 63.65% | 15.48 | 0.0003% | +108.34% | 3.03% | +393.14 | #1087 |
| FY 2023-24 | 537.32 | 0.0149% | +31.50% | 69.35% | 12.52 | 0.0002% | −19.12% | 2.31% | +524.80 | #901 |
| FY 2024-25 | 549.77 | 0.0149% | +2.32% | 65.86% | 11.74 | 0.0002% | −6.23% | 2.08% | +538.03 | #931 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.45%/yr, imports 34.88%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56012110 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56012110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹244.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹549.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56012110 ranked #931 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56012110 ranks #931 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5601, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #596 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56012110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56012110 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 55.14% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹538.03 Crore in HSN Code 56012110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹549.77 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11.74 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹538.03 Crore — ranking #596 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 34.88% CAGR signals rising demand for Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool

India's imports under HSN Code 56012110 have grown at 34.88% CAGR, reaching ₹11.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56012110 contributes 65.86% of Sub-Chapter 5601 exports — ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5601, HSN Code 56012110 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 65.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.08% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5601

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 56012110: Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool (this hsn code) | ₹550 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 56012190: Cotton wadding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012190/) | ₹208 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 56012200: Cigarette Filter rods0](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012200/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 56013000: Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56013000/) | ₹26 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 56012900: Wadding: Other articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012900/) | ₹13 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 56011000: Nonwovens Man-Made Filaments < 25 GSM](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56011000/) | — |