--- title: "6001 HSN Code | HSN Code for Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics in India" description: "Know more about 6001 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6001 covering Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6001/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6001: Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics Pile fabrics, including “long pile” fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted Part of [Chapter 60: Knitted/Crocheted Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-60/). - Current GST rate: 0% - Earlier GST rate: 0% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 60011010 | [Long pile cotton fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60011010/) | | 60011020 | [Long Pile Man-Made Fibre Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60011020/) | | 60011090 | [Long Pile Fabrics Of Other Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60011090/) | | 60012100 | [Looped pile fabrics : Of cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60012100/) | | 60012200 | [Liqueurs And Cordials \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60012200/) | | 60012900 | [Looped pile fabrics : Of other textile materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60012900/) | | 60019100 | [Other : Of cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60019100/) | | 60019200 | [Other \| Of Man-Made Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60019200/) | | 60019910 | [Textile materials: Wool or fine animal hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60019910/) | | 60019990 | [Textile Materials\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-60019990/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 6001 It includes Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics ### Do spares or accessories of Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics 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. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics? 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. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹116 Cr (+30.38% YoY) — 0.0031% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,623 Cr (+114.40% YoY) — 0.0266% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,507 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1001 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 60: 2.32% of its exports; import side 21.45% - Rank within Chapter 60: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -0.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #805 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +296.17% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 60: 2.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 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. 60 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 60 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 117.04 | 0.0051% | — | 3.80% | 308.82 | 0.0086% | — | 7.80% | −191.78 | #696 | | FY 2019-20 | 115.48 | 0.0052% | −1.33% | 3.86% | 346.52 | 0.0103% | +12.21% | 8.91% | −231.04 | #700 | | FY 2020-21 | 115.41 | 0.0054% | −0.06% | 3.23% | 314.16 | 0.0108% | −9.34% | 8.77% | −198.75 | #697 | | FY 2021-22 | 457.22 | 0.0146% | +296.17% | 7.21% | 493.71 | 0.0108% | +57.15% | 9.83% | −36.49 | #494 | | FY 2022-23 | 263.12 | 0.0073% | −42.45% | 5.71% | 695.06 | 0.0121% | +40.78% | 11.44% | −431.94 | #637 | | FY 2023-24 | 88.96 | 0.0025% | −66.19% | 2.28% | 756.81 | 0.0135% | +8.88% | 12.56% | −667.85 | #817 | | FY 2024-25 | 115.99 | 0.0031% | +30.38% | 2.32% | 1,622.60 | 0.0266% | +114.40% | 21.45% | −1,506.61 | #805 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -0.15%/yr, imports 31.85%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -0.15% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹117.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹115.99 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 ranked #805 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 ranks #805 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 60, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #1001 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 296.17% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,506.61 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,622.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹115.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,506.61 Crore — ranking #1001 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 31.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 have grown at 31.85% CAGR, reaching ₹1,622.60 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 contributes 2.32% of Chapter 60 exports — ranked #4 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 60, HSN Sub-Chapter 6001 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 2.32% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.45% share (rank #2). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 60 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6006: Knitted or crocheted fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6006/) | ₹3,500 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6004: Knitted rubberized fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6004/) | ₹1,119 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6005: Warp knit fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6005/) | ₹198 Cr | | #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6001: Knitted pile fabrics & terry fabrics (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹116 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6003: Knitted fabrics under 30 cm wide](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6003/) | ₹37 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6002: Knitted elastomeric fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6002/) | ₹28 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 6002 | [Knitted elastomeric fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6002/) | | 6003 | [Knitted fabrics under 30 cm wide](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6003/) | | 6004 | [Knitted rubberized fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6004/) | | 6005 | [Warp knit fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6005/) | | 6006 | [Knitted or crocheted fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6006/) |