Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens)
HSNChapter 46 — Manufactures of Straw4-digit code
12% GST
HSN code 4601 is
a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens).
This code falls under Chapter 46
(Manufactures of Straw) of the Indian GST tariff.
The applicable GST rate is 12%
(CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state transactions).
Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying
goods classified under this
HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices.
Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes;
exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HSN code 4601?
HSN 4601 refers to: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens). It belongs to Chapter 46 (Manufactures of Straw) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 4601?
The GST rate for HSN code 4601 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 4601 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 4601 belong to?
HSN code 4601 belongs to Chapter 46 of the GST tariff, which covers Manufactures of Straw.