About HSN Code 5901

HSN Code 5901 covers Textile Fabrics Coated with Gum or Amylaceous Substances, of a Kind Used for the Outer Covers of Books or the Like, Tracing Cloth, Prepared Painting Canvas, Buckram and Similar Stiffened Textile Fabrics of a Kind Used for Hat Foundations and attracts a GST rate of 12%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 6% CGST + 6% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 12% IGST is charged.

How to Use HSN Code 5901 on GST Invoices

• Include the HSN code 5901 on every GST invoice for textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations
• Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
• Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
• The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
• Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches

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