HSN Codes · Chapter 59: Coated and Industrial Textiles

HSN Code 5901

Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 5901

The first two digits (59) place this code in chapter 59 — Coated and Industrial Textiles. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Impregnated, coated, and laminated textile fabrics and textile articles for industrial use.

More specific codes under 5901

  • 590110 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like
  • 59011010 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like — of cotton
  • 59011020 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like — prepared painting canvas
  • 59011090 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like — other
  • 590190 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations — other
  • 59019010 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations — other — tracing cloth of cotton
  • 59019020 — Varnished cambric fabrics (empire fabrics) tapes
  • 59019090 — Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations — other — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 5901 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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