51Chapter (2-digit)Section XI

HSN Code 51 – Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric

Full GST classification for Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

51

Chapter

51

Digits

2-digit

Section

XI

What is HSN Code 51?

HSN code 51 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 51 — Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric, which is part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric must quote HSN 51 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 51

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter51wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

GST rate for HSN 51

Goods under HSN 51 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
5100other
5101wool, not carded or combed :
5102fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
5103waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock
5104garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair
5105wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)
5106yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale
5107yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale
5108yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale
5109yarn of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale
5110yarn of coarse animal hair or of horse hair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale
5111woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair
5112woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair
5113woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horse hair

HSN Code 51 — FAQs

What is HSN code 51?

HSN code 51 classifies "Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 51 (Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 51?

51 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 51?

Goods under HSN 51 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric.

Which chapter does HSN code 51 belong to?

HSN 51 belongs to Chapter 51 — Wool, Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair; Horsehair Yarn And Woven Fabric, part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles.

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