Codes under 5516
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5516 11 | Unbleached or bleached: | 5% |
| 5516 11 10 | Unbleached | 5% |
| 5516 11 20 | Bleached | 5% |
| 5516 12 | Dyed | 5% |
| 5516 13 | Yarns of different colours — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres | 5% |
| 5516 14 | Printed: | 5% |
| 5516 14 10 | Spun rayon printed shantung | 5% |
| 5516 14 20 | Spun rayon printed linen | 5% |
| 5516 21 | Unbleached or bleached: | 5% |
| 5516 21 10 | Unbleached | 5% |
| 5516 21 20 | Bleached | 5% |
| 5516 22 | Dyed | 5% |
| 5516 23 | Yarns of different colours — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres | 5% |
| 5516 24 | Printed | 5% |
| 5516 31 | Unbleached or bleached: | 5% |
| 5516 31 10 | Unbleached | 5% |
| 5516 31 20 | Bleached | 5% |
| 5516 32 | Dyed | 5% |
| 5516 33 | Yarns of different colours — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres | 5% |
| 5516 34 | Printed | 5% |
| 5516 41 | Unbleached or bleached: | 5% |
| 5516 41 10 | Unbleached | 5% |
| 5516 41 20 | Bleached | 5% |
| 5516 42 | Dyed | 5% |
| 5516 43 | Yarns of different colours — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres | 5% |
| 5516 44 | Printed | 5% |
| 5516 91 | Unbleached or bleached: | 5% |
| 5516 91 10 | Unbleached | 5% |
| 5516 91 20 | Bleached | 5% |
| 5516 92 | Dyed | 5% |
| 5516 93 | Yarns of different colours — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres | 5% |
| 5516 94 | Printed | 5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres?
The HSN code for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres is 5516, under Chapter 55 (Synthetic and man-made staple fibres).
What is the GST rate on woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres?
Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres is taxed at 5% GST under HSN code 5516.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.