--- title: "5601 HSN Code | HSN Code for Textile Wadding in India" description: "Know more about 5601 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 5601 covering Textile Wadding." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5601/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 5601: Textile Wadding Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps Part of [Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-56/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 56011000 | [Nonwovens Man-Made Filaments < 25 GSM](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56011000/) | | 56012110 | [Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012110/) | | 56012190 | [Cotton wadding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012190/) | | 56012200 | [Cigarette Filter rods0](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012200/) | | 56012900 | [Wadding: Other articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56012900/) | | 56013000 | [Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56013000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 5601 It includes Textile Wadding ### How should I document Textile Wadding sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Textile Wadding to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### How are warranty replacements of Textile Wadding handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Textile Wadding? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### Any import/export nuance for Textile Wadding? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Textile Wadding? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Textile Wadding? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹835 Cr (+7.72% YoY) — 0.0225% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹565 Cr (+4.31% YoY) — 0.0093% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹269 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #304 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 56: 14.81% of its exports; import side 14.09% - Rank within Chapter 56: #4 of 9 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #420 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +51.64% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 56: 14.81% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 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 Ch. 56 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 56 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 311.44 | 0.0136% | — | 10.41% | 307.51 | 0.0086% | — | 12.17% | +3.93 | #514 | | FY 2019-20 | 346.07 | 0.0157% | +11.12% | 11.83% | 276.70 | 0.0082% | −10.02% | 10.28% | +69.37 | #490 | | FY 2020-21 | 370.63 | 0.0172% | +7.10% | 10.11% | 295.10 | 0.0101% | +6.65% | 12.01% | +75.53 | #482 | | FY 2021-22 | 423.37 | 0.0135% | +14.23% | 10.18% | 363.33 | 0.0079% | +23.12% | 10.98% | +60.04 | #517 | | FY 2022-23 | 641.98 | 0.0177% | +51.64% | 15.48% | 511.61 | 0.0089% | +40.81% | 14.71% | +130.37 | #453 | | FY 2023-24 | 774.85 | 0.0214% | +20.70% | 16.28% | 541.85 | 0.0096% | +5.91% | 15.63% | +233.00 | #425 | | FY 2024-25 | 834.70 | 0.0225% | +7.72% | 14.81% | 565.22 | 0.0093% | +4.31% | 14.09% | +269.48 | #420 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.86%/yr, imports 10.68%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.86% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹311.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹834.70 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 ranked #420 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 ranks #420 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 56, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #304 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 51.64% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹269.48 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹834.70 Cr exceeded imports of ₹565.22 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹269.48 Crore — ranking #304 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.68% CAGR signals rising demand for Textile Wadding India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 have grown at 10.68% CAGR, reaching ₹565.22 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 contributes 14.81% of Chapter 56 exports — ranked #4 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 56, HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 14.81% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 14.09% share (rank #2). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 56 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5603: Nonwoven fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5603/) | ₹1,937 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5607: Rubber-Coated Twine,Cables & Ropes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5607/) | ₹1,433 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5608: Textile nets & fishing gear](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5608/) | ₹887 Cr | | #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 5601: Textile Wadding (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹835 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5609: Yarn & Twine Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5609/) | ₹169 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5606: Gimped yarn & chenille yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5606/) | ₹145 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5602: Felt, Coated Or Laminated](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5602/) | ₹139 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5605: Metallised Yarn Combined With Metal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5605/) | ₹68 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5604: Rubber-coated textile yarns](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5604/) | ₹21 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 5602 | [Felt, Coated Or Laminated](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5602/) | | 5603 | [Nonwoven fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5603/) | | 5604 | [Rubber-coated textile yarns](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5604/) | | 5605 | [Metallised Yarn Combined With Metal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5605/) | | 5606 | [Gimped yarn & chenille yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5606/) | | 5607 | [Rubber-Coated Twine,Cables & Ropes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5607/) | | 5608 | [Textile nets & fishing gear](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5608/) | | 5609 | [Yarn & Twine Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5609/) |