53Chapter (2-digit)Section XI

HSN Code 53 – Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper Yarn

Full GST classification for Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper Yarn — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

53

Chapter

53

Digits

2-digit

Section

XI

What is HSN Code 53?

HSN code 53 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper Yarn 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 53 — Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper…, which is part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn must quote HSN 53 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 53

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter53other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

GST rate for HSN 53

Goods under HSN 53 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
5301flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5302true hemp (cannabis sativa l ), raw or processed but not spun, tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5303jute and other textile bast fibres (excluding flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5304omitted
5305coconut, abaca (manila hemp or musa textiles nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included, raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garneted stock)
5306flax yarn
5307yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5303
5308yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
5309woven fabrics of flax
5310woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5302
5311woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn

HSN Code 53 — FAQs

What is HSN code 53?

HSN code 53 classifies "Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper Yarn" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 53 (Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 53?

53 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 53?

Goods under HSN 53 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 Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper Yarn.

Which chapter does HSN code 53 belong to?

HSN 53 belongs to Chapter 53 — Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn And Woven Fabrics Of Paper…, part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles.

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