--- title: "5606 HSN Code | HSN Code for Gimped yarn & chenille yarn in India" description: "Know more about 5606 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 5606 covering Gimped yarn & chenille yarn." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5606/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 5606: Gimped yarn & chenille yarn Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn 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: 0% - Earlier GST rate: 12% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 56060010 | [Cotton trimmings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060010/) | | 56060020 | [Man-Made Fiber Trimmings (Gimped Yarn)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060020/) | | 56060030 | [Zari Trimmings (Gimped Yarn)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060030/) | | 56060090 | [Other Gimped/Chenille/Loop Wale Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56060090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 5606 It includes Gimped yarn & chenille yarn ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Gimped yarn & chenille yarn? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Gimped yarn & chenille yarn? 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. ### Any import/export nuance for Gimped yarn & chenille yarn? 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. ### What should my invoice and records include for Gimped yarn & chenille yarn? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### Any special steps when selling Gimped yarn & chenille yarn through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### Do spares or accessories of Gimped yarn & chenille yarn follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹145 Cr (+7.16% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹536 Cr (+24.78% YoY) — 0.0088% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹391 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #843 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 56: 2.58% of its exports; import side 13.36% - Rank within Chapter 56: #6 of 9 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 20.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #768 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +59.07% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 56: 2.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 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 | 48.64 | 0.0021% | — | 1.63% | 10.13 | 0.0003% | — | 0.40% | +38.51 | #840 | | FY 2019-20 | 32.13 | 0.0015% | −33.94% | 1.10% | 13.93 | 0.0004% | +37.51% | 0.52% | +18.20 | #896 | | FY 2020-21 | 40.17 | 0.0019% | +25.02% | 1.10% | 72.18 | 0.0025% | +418.16% | 2.94% | −32.01 | #863 | | FY 2021-22 | 55.46 | 0.0018% | +38.06% | 1.33% | 175.16 | 0.0038% | +142.67% | 5.29% | −119.70 | #865 | | FY 2022-23 | 88.22 | 0.0024% | +59.07% | 2.13% | 364.06 | 0.0063% | +107.84% | 10.47% | −275.84 | #825 | | FY 2023-24 | 135.65 | 0.0037% | +53.76% | 2.85% | 429.53 | 0.0076% | +17.98% | 12.39% | −293.88 | #757 | | FY 2024-25 | 145.36 | 0.0039% | +7.16% | 2.58% | 535.95 | 0.0088% | +24.78% | 13.36% | −390.59 | #768 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 20.02%/yr, imports 93.75%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 20.02% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹48.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹145.36 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 ranked #768 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 ranks #768 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 56, it ranks #6 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #843 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 59.07% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹390.59 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹535.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹145.36 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹390.59 Crore — ranking #843 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 93.75% CAGR signals rising demand for Gimped yarn & chenille yarn India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 have grown at 93.75% CAGR, reaching ₹535.95 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 contributes 2.58% of Chapter 56 exports — ranked #6 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 56, HSN Sub-Chapter 5606 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.58% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.36% share (rank #3). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5601/) | ₹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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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 | | --- | --- | | 5601 | [Textile Wadding](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5601/) | | 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/) | | 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/) |