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HSN 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
HSN code 5516 covers: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
This code is not separately listed in the rate schedule, so the standard 18% GST applies unless the item is specifically exempt (nil-rated). Confirm against the CBIC rate finder or your CA before billing.
Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 5516
This heading has 20 subheadings, including: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments, Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments…. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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