HSN Codes · Chapter 56: Wadding, Felt, Ropes, and Nonwovens

HSN Code 56012900

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

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 56012900

The first two digits (56) place this code in chapter 56 — Wadding, Felt, Ropes, and Nonwovens. Heading 5601 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Wadding, felt, nonwovens, twine, cordage, ropes, and cables.

Parent heading

5601 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps

Related codes in heading 5601

  • 56011000 — 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
  • 56012110 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps — of cotton — absorbent cotton wool
  • 56012190 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps — of cotton — other
  • 56012200 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps — of man-made fibres — of man-made fibres
  • 56013000 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps — textile flock and dust and mill neps — textile flock and dust and mill neps

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 56012900 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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