Q3HSN Code 5601
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
GST rate
| 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 | 5% |
| Absorbent cotton wool | 5% |
| Of cotton › Other | 5% |
| Man-made fibres — wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps | 18% |
| Other › Other | 5% |
| Textile flock and dust and mill neps | 5% |
Codes under 5601
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5601 10 00 | 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 | 5% |
| 5601 21 | Cotton — wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps | 5% |
| 5601 21 10 | Absorbent cotton wool | 5% |
| 5601 22 | Man-made fibres — wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps | 5% |
| 5601 29 | Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps › Other | 5% |
| 5601 30 | Textile flock and dust and mill neps | 5% |
← Chapter 56: Felt, nonwovens, twine, rope and cordage
Related HSN codes
5602Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered5609Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 54045603Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered5608Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope, made up fishing5604Rubber thread and cord, textile covered5607Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile?
The HSN code for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile is 5601, under Chapter 56 (Felt, nonwovens, twine, rope and cordage).
What is the GST rate on wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile?
It depends on the specific item: 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 is 5%; absorbent cotton wool is 5%; of cotton › other is 5%; man-made fibres — wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps is 18%; other › other is 5%; textile flock and dust and mill neps is 5%.
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.