HSN Code 56012190: Cotton wadding

HSN Code 56012190 represents Cotton wadding under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cotton wadding correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 56012190, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cotton wadding.

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Description of Goods for Cotton wadding

HSN Code 56012190 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
56 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof 5601 Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Other 6% 6% 12% 0%

Description of goods

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Other

Chapter

56 – Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

5601 – Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps

CGST 6%
SGST 6%
IGST 12%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 56012190 not include?

Cotton wadding does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles, of wadding
Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Absorbent cotton wool
Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of man-made fibres (other than Cigarette Filter rods)
Cigarette Filter rods
Wadding; other articles of wadding : Other
Textile flock and dust and mill neps

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles, of wadding

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Absorbent cotton wool

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of man-made fibres (other than Cigarette Filter rods)

Cigarette Filter rods

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Other

Textile flock and dust and mill neps

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FAQs for HSN Code 56012190

What products are classified under HSN 56012190 ?

It includes Wadding: Other articles

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton wadding?

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.

How much GST applies to Cotton wadding?

Under HSN 56012190, Cotton wadding attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton wadding?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton wadding?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Cotton wadding?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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