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# HSN Code 56012900: Wadding: Other articles

- [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 : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56012900 ?

It includes Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics

### How much GST applies to Wadding: Other articles?

Under HSN 56012900, Wadding: Other articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Wadding: Other articles?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Wadding: Other articles?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Wadding: Other articles?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Wadding: Other articles 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; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 56012900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (+72.23% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19 Cr (+17.73% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹6 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8733 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5601: 1.55% of its exports; import side 3.37%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5601: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 75.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5464 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +785.05% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5601: 1.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56012900

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | 18.59 | 0.0005% | — | 6.05% | −18.15 | #8277 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | +143.18% | 0.31% | 15.67 | 0.0005% | −15.71% | 5.66% | −14.60 | #7542 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.47 | 0.0004% | +785.05% | 2.56% | 13.50 | 0.0005% | −13.85% | 4.57% | −4.03 | #5154 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.33 | 0.0002% | −22.60% | 1.73% | 15.00 | 0.0003% | +11.11% | 4.13% | −7.67 | #5877 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.98 | 0.0002% | −4.77% | 1.09% | 14.99 | 0.0003% | −0.07% | 2.93% | −8.01 | #6082 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.49 | 0.0002% | +7.31% | 0.97% | 16.19 | 0.0003% | +8.01% | 2.99% | −8.70 | #6075 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.90 | 0.0004% | +72.23% | 1.55% | 19.06 | 0.0003% | +17.73% | 3.37% | −6.16 | #5464 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 75.60%/yr, imports 0.42%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56012900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 75.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56012900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 75.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56012900 ranked #5464 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56012900 ranks #5464 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5601, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #8733 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56012900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56012900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 785.05% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.16 Crore in HSN Code 56012900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹19.06 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.90 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.16 Crore — ranking #8733 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.42% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Wadding: Other articles

India's imports under HSN Code 56012900 have grown at 0.42% CAGR, reaching ₹19.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56012900 contributes 1.55% of Sub-Chapter 5601 exports — ranked #5

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5601, HSN Code 56012900 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.37% share (rank #3).

## 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](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 (this hsn code) | ₹13 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 56011000: Nonwovens Man-Made Filaments < 25 GSM](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56011000/) | — |