GST rates and HSN code for Thread.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man-made staple fibres | Woven Fabrics Of Synthetic Staple Fibres, Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Such Fibres, Mixed Mainly Or Solely With Cotton, Of A Weight Exceeding 170 G/M2 – Printed 3-Thread Or 4-Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill, Of Polyester Staple Fibres | 55144200 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Sewing Thread Of Man-Made Staple Fibres, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale – Of Artificial Staple Fibres | 55082000 | 12% | – | 13/10/2017 | – | |
| Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials | Synthetic Filament Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Not Put Up For Retail Sale, Including Synthetic Monofilament Of Less Than 67 Decitex Other Yarn, Multiple (Folded) Or Cabled : Other : Polyvinyl Acetate Filament Yarn | 54026910 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 1/07/2017 | – |
| Synthetic Filament Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Not Put Up For Retail Sale, Including Synthetic Monofilament Of Less Than 67 Decitex Other Yarn, Single, With A Twist Exceeding 50 Turns Per Metre : Of Polyesters | 54025200 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Synthetic Filament Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Not Put Up For Retail Sale, Including Synthetic Monofilament Of Less Than 67 Decitex Other Yarn, Multiple (Folded) Or Cabled : Other :Polypropylene Filament Yarn | 54026930 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Synthetic Filament Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Not Put Up For Retail Sale, Including Synthetic Monofilament Of Less Than 67 Decitex Other Yarn, Multiple (Folded) Or Cabled : Other : Polyvinyl Chloride Filament Yarn | 54026920 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Artificial Filament Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Not Put For Retail Sale, Including Artificial Mono Filament Of Less Than 67 Decitex Other Yarn, Multiple (Folded) Or Cabled :Other : Other | 54034990 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Articles of iron or steel | Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Coach-Screws, Screw Hooks, Rivets, Cotters, Cotter-Pins, Washers (Including Spring Washers) And Similar Articles, Of Iron Or Steel – Threaded Articles | 7318 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Miscellaneous articles of base metal | Stoppers, Caps And Lids (Including Crown Corks, Screw Caps And Pouring Stoppers), Capsules For Bottles, Threaded Bungs, Bung Covers, Seals And Other Packing Accessories, Of Base Metal Crown Corks | 83091000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Cotton | Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not Put Up For Retail Sale – Single Yarn Of Combed Fibres : Measuring Less Than 192.31 Decitex But Not Less Than 125 Decitex (Exceeding 52 Metric Number But Not Exceeding | 52052420 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Woven Fabrics Of Cotton, Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Mixed Mainly Or Solely With Man-Made Fibres, Weighing More Than 200 G/M2 – Unbleached :3-Thread Or 4-Thread Twill,` Including Cross Twill :Damask | 52111230 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not Put Up For Retail Sale – Single Yarn Of Combed Fibres : Measuring Less Than 714.29 Decitex But Not Less Than 232.56 Decitex (Exceeding 14 Metric Number But Not Exceedi | 52052290 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not Put Up For Retail Sale – Single Yarn Of Combed Fibres : Measuring Less Than 232.56 Decitex But Not Less Than 192.31 Decitex (Exceeding 43 Metric Number But Not Exceedi | 52052320 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not Put Up For Retail Sale – Multiple (Folded) Or Cabled Yarn, Of Uncombed Fibres : Measuring Per Single Yarn Less Than 714.29 Decitex But Not Less Than 232.56 Decitex (Ex | 52053290 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Woven Fabrics Of Cotton, Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Mixed Mainly Or Solely With Man-Made Fibres, Weighing More Than 200 G/M2 – Printed : 3-Thread Or 4-Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill :Other | 52115290 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Woven Fabrics Of Cotton, Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Mixed Mainly Or Solely With Man-Made Fibres, Weighing Not More Than 200 G/M2- Of Yarns Of Different Colours : 3-Thread Or 4-Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill :Shirtings (Including Ma | 52104260 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | Machine-Tools (Including Way-Type Unit Head Machines) For Drilling, Boring, Milling, Threading Or Tapping By Removing Metal, Other Than Lathes (Including Turning Centres) Of Heading 8458 – Other Drilling Machines: Other: Other | 84592990 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | Insulating Fittings For Electrical Machines, Appliances Or Equipment, Being Fittings Wholly Of Insulating Material Apart From Any Minor Components Of Metal (For Example, Threaded Sockets) Incorporated During Moulding Solely For The Purposes Of Assembly, O | 85471030 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Knitted or crocheted fabrics | Knitted Or Crocheted Fabrics Of A Width Not Exceeding 30 Cm, Containing By Weight 5% Or More Of Elastomeric Yarn Or Rubber Thread, Other Than Those Of Heading 6001 | 6002 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Rubber and articles thereof | Vulcanised Rubber Thread And Cord, Other Than Latex Rubber Thread | 4007 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Threads, in their myriad forms, are fundamental to countless industries, from textiles and apparel to construction and manufacturing. From a simple sewing thread to complex industrial yarns, each type plays a specific role, and for businesses, accurately identifying their HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code and corresponding GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate is crucial for compliance and smooth operations.
The term “thread” itself can be quite broad, encompassing various materials, constructions, and applications. Therefore, HSN classification depends heavily on the thread’s composition and intended use.
The majority of threads fall under specific textile chapters, primarily based on the raw material:
It is also important to consider items that incorporate the word “thread” but are not textile products:
Understanding these distinct classifications is key to ensuring accurate tax compliance and trade practices.
The HSN code for sewing thread depends on its material. Cotton sewing thread falls under 5204, while man-made staple fibre sewing thread is 5508, and man-made filament sewing thread is 5401.
Cotton sewing thread (HSN 5204) attracts a 5% GST rate.
Synthetic filament yarn (not sewing thread) generally has an 18% GST rate.
GST rates for textile threads vary based on their material composition (e.g., natural fibres like cotton often have lower rates, while certain man-made fibres have higher rates) and their specific classification within the HSN structure.
Vulcanised rubber thread (HSN 4007) is subject to an 18% GST rate.
Yes, machine tools designed for “threading or tapping by removing metal” (HSN 84592990) are classified under machinery.
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