--- title: "HSN Code for Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials | HSN 61161000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 61161000 related to Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61161000/" --- # HSN Code 61161000: Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials - [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/) - [Chapter 61: Knitted Apparel & Clothing Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-61/) - [Sub-chapter 6116: Gloves, Mittens, Knitted or Crocheted](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6116/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | | Impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 61161000 ? It includes Garments of Woven Man-Made Fibres ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials? 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 Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials? 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 Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials? 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 Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 61161000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹176 Cr (+9.91% YoY) — 0.0048% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹194 Cr (+31.79% YoY) — 0.0032% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹18 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9463 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6116: 57.49% of its exports; import side 70.36% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6116: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1973 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +25.17% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6116: 57.49% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 61161000 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. 6116 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6116 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 105.40 | 0.0046% | — | 45.55% | 90.98 | 0.0025% | — | 62.04% | +14.42 | #1951 | | FY 2019-20 | 104.87 | 0.0048% | −0.50% | 45.41% | 60.04 | 0.0018% | −34.01% | 42.42% | +44.83 | #1954 | | FY 2020-21 | 131.27 | 0.0061% | +25.17% | 53.89% | 93.10 | 0.0032% | +55.06% | 54.12% | +38.17 | #1792 | | FY 2021-22 | 154.71 | 0.0049% | +17.86% | 47.62% | 117.59 | 0.0026% | +26.31% | 62.78% | +37.12 | #1906 | | FY 2022-23 | 149.23 | 0.0041% | −3.54% | 49.32% | 133.99 | 0.0023% | +13.95% | 60.89% | +15.24 | #2060 | | FY 2023-24 | 160.29 | 0.0044% | +7.41% | 57.92% | 147.09 | 0.0026% | +9.78% | 59.86% | +13.20 | #2031 | | FY 2024-25 | 176.18 | 0.0048% | +9.91% | 57.49% | 193.85 | 0.0032% | +31.79% | 70.36% | −17.67 | #1973 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.94%/yr, imports 13.44%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 61161000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.94% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 61161000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹105.40 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹176.18 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 61161000 ranked #1973 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 61161000 ranks #1973 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6116, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9463 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 61161000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 61161000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 25.17% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹17.67 Crore in HSN Code 61161000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹193.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹176.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹17.67 Crore — ranking #9463 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 13.44% CAGR signals rising demand for Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials India's imports under HSN Code 61161000 have grown at 13.44% CAGR, reaching ₹193.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 61161000 contributes 57.49% of Sub-Chapter 6116 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6116, HSN Code 61161000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 57.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 70.36% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6116 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 61161000: Garments of Felt, Nonwovens and Similar Materials (this hsn code) | ₹176 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 61169300: Garments of Woven Man-Made Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61169300/) | ₹64 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 61169990: Other Woven Garments Not Elsewhere Classified](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61169990/) | ₹41 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 61169200: Garments of Woven Cotton Textile Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61169200/) | ₹23 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 61169100: Garments of Woven Wool or Fine Animal Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61169100/) | ₹3 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 61169910: Other Woven Garments of Textile Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61169910/) | < ₹1 Crore |