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# HSN Code 56090090: Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)

- [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 5609: Yarn & Twine Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5609/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56090090 ?

It includes Of other textile materials : Of cotton: Hand made

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)?

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 Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)?

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 Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)?

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

### How much GST applies to Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)?

Under HSN 56090090, Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 56090090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹124 Cr (+3.10% YoY) — 0.0034% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹27 Cr (+15.63% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹97 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1624 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5609: 72.97% of its exports; import side 96.79%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5609: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2399 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.88% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5609: 72.97% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56090090

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. 5609 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5609 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 127.93 | 0.0056% | — | 90.26% | 8.81 | 0.0002% | — | 90.82% | +119.12 | #1745 |
| FY 2019-20 | 100.39 | 0.0046% | −21.53% | 88.64% | 11.85 | 0.0004% | +34.51% | 80.07% | +88.54 | #2018 |
| FY 2020-21 | 80.38 | 0.0037% | −19.93% | 78.63% | 14.83 | 0.0005% | +25.15% | 95.31% | +65.55 | #2325 |
| FY 2021-22 | 125.30 | 0.0040% | +55.88% | 79.39% | 28.84 | 0.0006% | +94.47% | 96.36% | +96.46 | #2147 |
| FY 2022-23 | 113.55 | 0.0031% | −9.38% | 79.93% | 33.42 | 0.0006% | +15.88% | 98.61% | +80.13 | #2367 |
| FY 2023-24 | 119.85 | 0.0033% | +5.55% | 78.91% | 23.22 | 0.0004% | −30.52% | 96.51% | +96.63 | #2358 |
| FY 2024-25 | 123.57 | 0.0034% | +3.10% | 72.97% | 26.85 | 0.0004% | +15.63% | 96.79% | +96.72 | #2399 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.58%/yr, imports 20.41%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56090090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.58% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56090090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.58% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹127.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹123.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56090090 ranked #2399 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56090090 ranks #2399 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5609, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #1624 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56090090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56090090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 55.88% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹96.72 Crore in HSN Code 56090090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹123.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹26.85 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹96.72 Crore — ranking #1624 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 20.41% CAGR signals rising demand for Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 56090090 have grown at 20.41% CAGR, reaching ₹26.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56090090 contributes 72.97% of Sub-Chapter 5609 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5609, HSN Code 56090090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 72.97% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 96.79% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5609

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 56090090: Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other) (this hsn code) | ₹124 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 56090020: Cotton Yarn Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56090020/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 56090010: Coir Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56090010/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 56090030: Jute Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56090030/) | ₹7 Cr |