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# HSN Code 56060010: Cotton trimmings

- [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 5606: Gimped yarn & chenille yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5606/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn : – Trimmings, of cotton | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56060010 ?

It includes Other Gimped/Chenille/Loop Wale Yarn

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton trimmings?

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 Cotton trimmings?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton trimmings is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton trimmings?

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 Cotton trimmings?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 56060010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+13.15% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4061 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5606: 1.95% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5606: #3 of 4 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7257 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +89.52% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5606: 1.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56060010

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. 5606 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5606 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.75 | 0.0005% | — | 24.16% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +11.75 | #4807 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.82 | 0.0003% | −50.47% | 18.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 4.52% | +5.19 | #5670 |
| FY 2020-21 | 11.03 | 0.0005% | +89.52% | 27.46% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.25% | 0.28% | +10.83 | #4941 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.47 | 0.0002% | −50.41% | 9.86% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +5.47 | #6244 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.88 | 0.0001% | −65.63% | 2.13% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.88 | #7506 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.51 | 0.0001% | +33.51% | 1.85% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.51 | #7335 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.84 | 0.0001% | +13.15% | 1.95% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.84 | #7257 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.08%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56060010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56060010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56060010 ranked #7257 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56060010 ranks #7257 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5606, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4061 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56060010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56060010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 89.52% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.84 Crore in HSN Code 56060010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.84 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.84 Crore — ranking #4061 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 56060010 contributes 1.95% of Sub-Chapter 5606 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5606, HSN Code 56060010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5606

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 56060090: Other Gimped/Chenille/Loop Wale Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060090/) | ₹111 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 56060020: Man-Made Fiber Trimmings (Gimped Yarn)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060020/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 56060010: Cotton trimmings (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 56060030: Zari Trimmings (Gimped Yarn)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060030/) | < ₹1 Crore |