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5601.21

Subheading in 5601 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof — of cotton

$86MIndia’s exports in 2025
108countries bought from India in 2025
26,068tonnes shipped in 2025
89%of 5601 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. USA
  2. Belgium
  3. United Kingdom
  4. Netherlands
  5. Germany
  6. Australia
  7. Poland
  8. Italy
  9. South Africa
  10. Canada

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
5601.21.10Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool5%
5601.21.90Of cotton: Other5%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 5601