56Chapter (2-digit)Section XI

HSN Code 56 – Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables And Articles…

Full GST classification for Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables And Articles… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

56

Chapter

56

Digits

2-digit

Section

XI

What is HSN Code 56?

HSN code 56 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables And Articles… 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 56 — Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And…, which is part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles… must quote HSN 56 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 56

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter56wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

GST rate for HSN 56

Goods under HSN 56 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
5601wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
5602felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
5603nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
5604rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
5605metallised yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
5606gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn), chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn), loop wale-yarn
5607twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
5608knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
5609articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included

HSN Code 56 — FAQs

What is HSN code 56?

HSN code 56 classifies "Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables And Articles…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 56 (Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 56?

56 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 56?

Goods under HSN 56 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 Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables And Articles….

Which chapter does HSN code 56 belong to?

HSN 56 belongs to Chapter 56 — Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes And…, part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles.

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