GST Rate and HSN Code for Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics

In this article, we delve into the HSN Code and GST Rate for knitted or crocheted fabrics which are categorized under Chapter 59. However, this chapter excludes:

Crochet lace of heading 5804;
Labels, badges or similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of heading 5807;
Knitted or crocheted fabrics, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of Chapter 59. Notably, knitted or crocheted pile fabrics, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, remain classified in heading 6001.

This chapter also encompasses fabrics made of metal thread, commonly used in apparel, furnishings, and other similar purposes.

Throughout this Schedule, the term “knitted” includes stitch-bonded goods where chain stitches are formed of textile yarn.

Detailed Classification of Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics

Sub-heading 6005 35 specifically refers to fabrics made of polyethylene monofilament or polyester multifilament. These fabrics weigh between 30 g/m2 and 55 g/m2, with a mesh size ranging from 20 holes/cm2 to 100 holes/cm2, and are impregnated or coated with substances such as alpha-cypermethrin, chlorfenapyr, or lambda-cyhalothrin. For more detailed information on other textile articles, please visit our comprehensive guide on textile fabrics.

HSN Code	HSN Description	Import Policy	Policy Conditions	GST Rate in Percentage
6001	PILE FABRICS, INCLUDING LONG PILE FABRICS AND TERRY FABRICS, KNITTED OR CROCHETED
6001 10	*"Long pile" fabrics:*
6001 10 10	Of cotton	Free		5%
6001 10 20	Of man-made fibres	Free		5%
6001 10 90	Of other textile materials	Free		5%
6001 99	*Of other textile materials:*
6001 99 10	Of wool or fine animal hair	Free		5%
6001 99 90	Other	Free		5%
6006	OTHER KNITTED OR CROCHETED FABRICS
6006 10 00	Of wool or fine animal hair	Free		5%

For further insight into related materials such as cotton and wool in the textile industry, you can explore our dedicated resources about cotton yarn, silk, and nylon.

If you want information about the GST rates applicable to garment and apparel sectors, refer to our apparel and clothing guide.

For an overview of changes to GST rates and legal advisories, visit the recent advisory section on our website.

For details on how GST impacts textiles, you should also review our article on HSN Code and GST Rate specifics.

Be sure to check out the comprehensive list of HSN codes and specific GST rates in the apparel and textile sector to align your business with the correct standards.

Disclaimer: We have taken the best efforts to compile the above HSN codes and GST rates. HSN codes and GST rates could change from time to time. Hence, IndiaFilings takes no responsibility for the information presented on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GST Rate & HSN Code for Knitted Fabrics in India.

The HSN codes and GST rates for knitted or crocheted pile fabrics fall under heading 6001. The specific codes and 5% GST rate are: 6001 10 10 for long pile fabrics of cotton, 6001 10 20 for long pile fabrics of man-made fibers, 6001 21 00 for looped pile fabrics of cotton, and 6001 22 00 for looped pile fabrics of man-made fibers.

Heading 6001 covers pile fabrics including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, which are knitted or crocheted. On the other hand, heading 6005 covers warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004.

HSN code 6006 covers other knitted or crocheted fabrics, which are not classified under headings 6001 to 6005. This includes fabrics of wool or fine animal hair (6006 10 00), cotton fabrics (6006 21 00 to 6006 24 00), synthetic fiber fabrics (6006 31 00 to 6006 34 00), and artificial fiber fabrics (6006 41 00 to 6006 44 00).

No, knitted or crocheted fabrics that are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated are generally classified under Chapter 59, except for knitted or crocheted pile fabrics that are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated, which remain under heading 6001.

Sub-heading 6005 35 covers fabrics of polyethene monofilament or of polyester multifilament, weighing between 30 g/m2 and 55 g/m2, having a mesh size between 20 holes/cm2 and 100 holes/cm2, and impregnated or coated with specific insecticides like alpha-cypermethrin, chlorfenapyr, deltamethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin, or pirimiphos-methyl.

According to the information provided in the article, the import policy for all the knitted or crocheted fabrics listed under headings 6001 to 6006 is "Free," meaning there are no specific restrictions on importing these fabrics into India.

Yes, the article specifically mentions that this chapter (Chapter 60) includes fabrics made of metal thread and of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics, or for similar purposes.

According to the information provided, the GST rate for knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (under headings 6002 and 6004), as well as those not containing elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (under heading 6003), is 5%.

No, the article specifically states that this chapter does not cover crochet lace of heading 5804 or labels, badges, or similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of heading 5807.

According to the article, throughout this schedule, any reference to "knitted" goods includes a reference to stitch-bonded goods in which the chain stitches are formed of textile yarn.