56011000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section XI

HSN Code 56011000 – Sanitary Towels And Tampons

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HSN Code

56011000

Chapter

56

Digits

8-digit

Section

XI

What is HSN Code 56011000?

HSN code 56011000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sanitary Towels And Tampons under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 56 — Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns, which is part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying sanitary towels and tampons must quote HSN 56011000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 56011000

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter56wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof
Heading5601wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
Tariff56011000wadding 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

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HSN Code 56011000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 56011000?

HSN code 56011000 classifies "Sanitary Towels And Tampons" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 56 (Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 56011000?

56011000 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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.

Which chapter does HSN code 56011000 belong to?

HSN 56011000 belongs to Chapter 56 — Wadding, Felt And Nonwovens; Special Yarns, part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles.

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