HSN code 5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; such as Absorbent cotton wool except cigarette filter rods

HSN heading 5601 sits in chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables). It has 6 8-digit tariff items. On a tax invoice, businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore show at least the 4-digit code 5601; above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit sub-heading.

⚠️About GST rates: GST rates on many goods changed from 22 September 2025, when most items moved to the 5% and 18% slabs and a few to 40%. This finder lists codes and descriptions only — confirm the rate for your item in the current CBIC rate notification before you invoice.

8-digit tariff items under 5601

HSN code	Description
56011000	Wadding 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
56012110	Wadding; Other Articles Of Wadding : Of Cotton : Absorbent Cotton Wool
56012190	Wadding; Other Articles Of Wadding : Of Cotton : Other
56012200	Wadding; Other Articles Of Wadding : Of Man-Made Fibres
56012900	Wadding; Other Articles Of Wadding : Other
56013000	Wadding Of Textile Materials And Articles Thereof; Textile Fibres, Not Exceeding 5 Mm In Length (Flock), Textile Dust And Mill Neps Textile Flock And Dust And Mill Neps

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