5601 HSN Code: Textile Wadding

HSN Sub Chapter 5601 represents Textile Wadding under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Textile Wadding correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 5601, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Textile Wadding.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 5601

GST Rate for Textile Wadding under HSN Code 5601. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

56

HSN Code

HSN Description

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 5601

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Textile Wadding.

Tariff HSN

Description

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles, of wadding

Tariff HSN

Description

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Absorbent cotton wool

Tariff HSN

Description

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of cotton : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Of man-made fibres (other than Cigarette Filter rods)

Tariff HSN

Description

Cigarette Filter rods

Tariff HSN

Description

Wadding; other articles of wadding : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Textile flock and dust and mill neps

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹835 Cr

+7.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0225% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹565 Cr

+4.31% vs FY 2023-24

0.0093% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹269 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #304 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 56

FY 2024-25

14.81%

Share of Chapter 56’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 14.09% of Chapter 56’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 56

FY 2024-25

#4 of 9

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 56

Import-side rank: #2 of 9

At a glance

17.86%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#420

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+51.64%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

14.81%

Contribution to Ch. 56

Share of Chapter 56 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #514

Balance

+3.93

Exports

311.44 ₹ Cr

0.0136% share

YoY

10.41% of Ch. 56

Imports

307.51 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

YoY

12.17% of Ch. 56

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #490

Balance

+69.37

Exports

346.07 ₹ Cr

0.0157% share

+11.12% YoY

11.83% of Ch. 56

Imports

276.70 ₹ Cr

0.0082% share

−10.02% YoY

10.28% of Ch. 56

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #482

Balance

+75.53

Exports

370.63 ₹ Cr

0.0172% share

+7.10% YoY

10.11% of Ch. 56

Imports

295.10 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

+6.65% YoY

12.01% of Ch. 56

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #517

Balance

+60.04

Exports

423.37 ₹ Cr

0.0135% share

+14.23% YoY

10.18% of Ch. 56

Imports

363.33 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

+23.12% YoY

10.98% of Ch. 56

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #453

Balance

+130.37

Exports

641.98 ₹ Cr

0.0177% share

+51.64% YoY

15.48% of Ch. 56

Imports

511.61 ₹ Cr

0.0089% share

+40.81% YoY

14.71% of Ch. 56

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #425

Balance

+233.00

Exports

774.85 ₹ Cr

0.0214% share

+20.70% YoY

16.28% of Ch. 56

Imports

541.85 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

+5.91% YoY

15.63% of Ch. 56

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #420

Balance

+269.48

Exports

834.70 ₹ Cr

0.0225% share

+7.72% YoY

14.81% of Ch. 56

Imports

565.22 ₹ Cr

0.0093% share

+4.31% YoY

14.09% of Ch. 56

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

17.86% /yr

Imports

10.68% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 56 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5,635.62 Cr

Import

₹4,012.67 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,622.95

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5601 ranks #420 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 5601 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.