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# HSN Code 56079020: Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton

- [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 5607: Rubber-Coated Twine,Cables & Ropes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5607/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Cordage, cable, ropes and twine, of cotton | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56079020 ?

It includes Man-made textile materials: Fishing nets

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton?

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 Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton?

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 56079020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹22 Cr (+6.08% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−48.70% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹21 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2777 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5607: 1.56% of its exports; import side 0.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5607: #7 of 15 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.43% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4723 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +179.32% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5607: 1.56% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56079020

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. 5607 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5607 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.98 | 0.0002% | — | 0.64% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.13% | +4.74 | #5859 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.91 | 0.0006% | +179.32% | 1.74% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +137.50% | 0.20% | +13.34 | #4592 |
| FY 2020-21 | 21.58 | 0.0010% | +55.14% | 2.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.63% | 0.10% | +21.31 | #4092 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.21 | 0.0007% | +2.92% | 1.86% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +103.70% | 0.17% | +21.66 | #4461 |
| FY 2022-23 | 21.56 | 0.0006% | −2.93% | 1.80% | 2.17 | 0.0000% | +294.55% | 0.63% | +19.39 | #4579 |
| FY 2023-24 | 21.07 | 0.0006% | −2.27% | 1.80% | 1.93 | 0.0000% | −11.06% | 0.47% | +19.14 | #4708 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.35 | 0.0006% | +6.08% | 1.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −48.70% | 0.19% | +21.36 | #4723 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.43%/yr, imports 26.64%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56079020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.43% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56079020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.43% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56079020 ranked #4723 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56079020 ranks #4723 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5607, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2777 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56079020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56079020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 179.32% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹21.36 Crore in HSN Code 56079020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹22.35 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.99 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹21.36 Crore — ranking #2777 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 26.64% CAGR signals rising demand for Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton

India's imports under HSN Code 56079020 have grown at 26.64% CAGR, reaching ₹0.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56079020 contributes 1.56% of Sub-Chapter 5607 exports — ranked #7

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5607, HSN Code 56079020 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.19% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5607

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 56074900: Of Polyester Staple Fibres \|Other\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56074900/) | ₹1,104 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 56075090: Of other synthetic fibres : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56075090/) | ₹120 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 56079090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56079090/) | ₹89 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 56075040: Of Other Synthetic Fibres & Nylon Rope](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56075040/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 56079010: Jute Twine/Coir Cordage/Ropes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56079010/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 56075010: Of other synthetic fibres : Nylon fish net twine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56075010/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 56079020: Cordage, cable, ropes, twine of cotton (this hsn code) | ₹22 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 56072900: Sisal/textile fibers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56072900/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 56074100: Binder or baler twine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56074100/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 56072100: Binder or Baler Twine of Sisal or Other Textile Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56072100/) | < ₹1 Crore |