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# HSN Code 56012200: Cigarette Filter rods0

- [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 man-made fibres (other than Cigarette Filter rods) | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
| Cigarette Filter rods | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56012200 ?

It includes Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cigarette Filter rods0?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cigarette Filter rods0 is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cigarette Filter rods0; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cigarette Filter rods0?

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 Cigarette Filter rods0?

Under HSN 56012200, Cigarette Filter rods0 attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cigarette Filter rods0?

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 56012200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹38 Cr (−37.19% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹251 Cr (+23.10% YoY) — 0.0041% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹214 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11355 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5601: 4.50% of its exports; import side 44.47%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5601: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4002 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +71.49% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5601: 4.50% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56012200

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 | 13.45 | 0.0006% | — | 4.32% | 102.09 | 0.0028% | — | 33.20% | −88.64 | #4633 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.26 | 0.0005% | −16.28% | 3.25% | 108.28 | 0.0032% | +6.06% | 39.13% | −97.02 | #4848 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.77 | 0.0007% | +31.17% | 3.99% | 94.41 | 0.0032% | −12.81% | 31.99% | −79.64 | #4593 |
| FY 2021-22 | 24.27 | 0.0008% | +64.32% | 5.73% | 157.19 | 0.0034% | +66.50% | 43.26% | −132.92 | #4335 |
| FY 2022-23 | 41.62 | 0.0011% | +71.49% | 6.48% | 195.64 | 0.0034% | +24.46% | 38.24% | −154.02 | #3718 |
| FY 2023-24 | 59.78 | 0.0017% | +43.63% | 7.72% | 204.19 | 0.0036% | +4.37% | 37.68% | −144.41 | #3285 |
| FY 2024-25 | 37.55 | 0.0010% | −37.19% | 4.50% | 251.36 | 0.0041% | +23.10% | 44.47% | −213.81 | #4002 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.66%/yr, imports 16.20%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56012200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56012200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹37.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56012200 ranked #4002 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56012200 ranks #4002 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5601, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #11355 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56012200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56012200 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 71.49% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹213.81 Crore in HSN Code 56012200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹251.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹37.55 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹213.81 Crore — ranking #11355 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.20% CAGR signals rising demand for Cigarette Filter rods0

India's imports under HSN Code 56012200 have grown at 16.20% CAGR, reaching ₹251.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56012200 contributes 4.50% of Sub-Chapter 5601 exports — ranked #3

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5601, HSN Code 56012200 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 4.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.47% share (rank #2).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012110/) | ₹550 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 56012190: Cotton wadding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012190/) | ₹208 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 56012200: Cigarette Filter rods0 (this hsn code) | ₹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/) | — |