Chapter 569 Tariff Headings
HSN Codes Chapter 56: Wadding, felt, nonwovens, cordage
Chapter 56 of the GST HSN tariff classifies wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof. This chapter contains 9 4-digit tariff headings with applicable GST rates effective 22 September 2025.
Official CBIC Rates (Notification 09/2025 & 10/2025)GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.. Main active GST slabs across goods are 0%, 5%, 18% and 40%.
4-Digit Tariff Headings in Chapter 56
Select any heading below to view its complete 6-digit and 8-digit sub-codes, item-level rate specifications, and CBIC notification details.
Wadding Of Textile Materials And Articles Thereof, Textile Fibres, Not Exceeding 5 Mm In Length (Flock), Textile Dust And Mill Neps
GST Rate:
18%Applies to some sub-codes
5%
Felt, Whether Or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Laminated
GST Rate:
5%
Nonwovens, Whether Or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Laminated
GST Rate:
5%
Rubber 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
GST Rate:
5%
Metallised 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
GST Rate:
5%
Gimped 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
GST Rate:
5%
Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables, Whether Or Not Plaited Or Braided And Whether Or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Sheathed With Rubber Or Plastics
GST Rate:
5%
Knotted Netting Of Twine, Cordage Or Rope, Made Up Fishing Nets And Other Made Up Nets, Of Textile Materials
GST Rate:
5%
Articles Of Yarn, Strip Or The Like Of Heading 5404 Or 5405, Twine, Cordage, Rope Or Cables, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included
GST Rate:
5%
How Many HSN Digits Do You Need to Mention?
Under GST Notification 78/2020-Central Tax, businesses must declare HSN codes on tax invoices according to annual aggregate turnover:
| Annual Turnover | B2B Invoices | B2C Invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 Crore | 4 Digits minimum | Optional (4 Digits recommended) |
| Above ₹5 Crore | 6 Digits mandatory | 6 Digits mandatory |
| Exports / Imports | 8 Digits mandatory | 8 Digits mandatory |