HSN Chapter 57: Carpets & Textile Floor Coverings GST Rates 2026

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🏡 Complete Carpet Industry Now at 5% GST! SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

Historic Uniform 5% GST for All Textile Floor Coverings:
GST 2.0 has brought transformative relief to India's carpet and flooring industry. ALL carpets, rugs, mats, and textile floor coverings under Chapter 57 now attract a uniform 5% GST rate, down from the previous mixed structure where machine-made carpets were taxed at 12%. This brings parity between handmade artisan carpets and industrial floor coverings, supporting both traditional crafts and modern manufacturing.

Unified Benefits Across Chapter 57:

🎨 Handmade Carpets: Continue at concessional 5% (unchanged)
🏭 Machine-Made Carpets: Reduced from 12% to 5% ↓ 58% SAVINGS!
🧘 Durries & Namda: Maintained at 5% GST
🌾 Coir Mats: Continue at 5% (unchanged)
🎯 Tufted Carpets: Down from 12% to 5%
🏠 Bath Mats & Rugs: Uniform 5% across all types

HSN Chapter 57 encompasses carpets and other textile floor coverings including knotted carpets (Persian, Turkish, Kashmiri), woven floor coverings (durries, dhurries, kelims), tufted carpets (wall-to-wall carpeting), felt floor coverings, and mats/mattings (coir mats, bath mats, prayer mats). This sector spans from luxury handmade artisan products exported globally to mass-market machine-made floor coverings for homes and offices.

Under GST 2.0 effective September 22, 2025 and continuing through 2026, the government has implemented a strategic uniform 5% GST across all Chapter 57 products. This eliminates the previous disparity where handmade carpets enjoyed 5% while machine-made varieties were taxed at 12%, creating a level playing field that supports both artisan communities in Kashmir, Bhadohi, Mirzapur and industrial carpet manufacturers.

⚙️ GST 2026 Rate Structure for Chapter 57

🎯 UNIFORM 5% GST: Complete Chapter 57 at Concessional Rate!

All carpets and textile floor coverings now attract only 5% GST:

🔵 5% GST: Knotted carpets - handmade (HSN 5701) - Maintained
🔵 5% GST: Woven carpets, kelims, durries (HSN 5702) - Previously 12%
🔵 5% GST: Tufted carpets (HSN 5703) - Previously 12%
🔵 5% GST: Felt floor coverings (HSN 5704) - Previously 12%
🔵 5% GST: Coir mats & other floor coverings (HSN 5705) - Maintained

📊 Why Uniform 5% Matters for Carpet Industry:

✅ Export Boost: Indian carpets more competitive globally
✅ Artisan Support: Handmade carpet tradition protected
✅ Industrial Growth: Machine-made carpets 7% cheaper
✅ Consumer Savings: Home décor more affordable
✅ Level Playing Field: No more handmade vs machine-made disparity

🎨 Knotted Carpets - Handmade Luxury (HSN 5701)

Handmade Knotted Carpets - Maintained at 5%

India's world-famous handmade carpets from Kashmir, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, and Jaipur continue to enjoy the concessional 5% GST rate, protecting this ancient art form and supporting lakhs of artisan families.

HSN 5701 - Knotted Carpets (Hand-Knotted)

HSN Code	Description	GST 2026 Rate	Previous Rate	Origin/Type
5701 10	Carpets of wool or fine animal hair	5%	5%	Kashmir, Persian style
5701 90 10	Knotted carpets of silk	5%	5%	Premium silk carpets
5701 90 20	Knotted carpets of coir (including geotextiles)	5%	5%	Eco-friendly coir products
5701 90 30	Hand-made knotted carpets	5%	5%	Artisan handmade carpets
5701 90 90	Other knotted carpets	5%	5%	Synthetic handmade

🎨 Famous Indian Hand-Knotted Carpet Regions:

Kashmir: Fine wool & silk carpets with Persian designs
Bhadohi-Mirzapur (UP): India's carpet capital, exports globally
Jaipur (Rajasthan): Indo-Persian fusion designs
Amritsar (Punjab): Thick pile traditional carpets
Agra (UP): Mughal-inspired intricate patterns

🧘 Woven Floor Coverings - Durries & Kelims (HSN 5702)

🎉 Machine-Made & Woven Carpets Now 5% ↓ FROM 12%

All woven carpets, kelims, durries, and hand-woven rugs have been reduced from 12% to 5% GST, making traditional Indian floor coverings significantly more affordable and export-competitive.

HSN 5702 - Woven Carpets, Kelims, Durries (Not Tufted/Flocked)

HSN Code	Description	GST 2026 Rate	Previous Rate	Product Type
5702 10	Kelim, Schumacks, Karamanie & similar hand-woven rugs	5%	12%	Traditional kelims
5702 20	Floor coverings of coconut fibres (coir)	5%	5%	Eco-friendly coir mats
5702 31	Woven carpets of wool/fine animal hair - pile	5%	12%	Woollen carpets
5702 32	Woven carpets of manmade textile - pile	5%	12%	Synthetic woven carpets
5702 39	Woven carpets of other materials - pile	5%	12%	Cotton, silk carpets
5702 41-49	Woven carpets (not of pile) - various materials	5%	12%	Flat weave durries
5702 50	Durries, durries of cotton (handloom)	5%	5%	Traditional handloom durries
5702 91-99	Other woven carpets (not of pile)	5%	12%	Machine-made durries

🏠 Tufted Carpets - Wall-to-Wall Carpeting (HSN 5703)

Tufted Carpets - Major Relief at 5% ↓ FROM 12%

Modern tufted carpets used in homes, offices, hotels, and commercial spaces have been reduced from 12% to 5% GST, benefiting the interior design and construction industries.

HSN 5703 - Tufted Carpets (Modern Carpeting)

HSN Code	Description	GST 2026 Rate	Previous Rate	Application
5703 10	Tufted carpets of wool or fine animal hair	5%	12%	Premium tufted wool carpets
5703 20	Tufted carpets of nylon or other polyamides	5%	12%	Nylon commercial carpets
5703 30	Tufted carpets of other manmade textile (PP, PET)	5%	12%	PP/Polyester carpets
5703 90	Tufted carpets of other textile materials	5%	12%	Cotton, blended tufted

🎯 Felt Floor Coverings (HSN 5704)

HSN 5704 - Felt Carpets (Not Tufted/Flocked)

HSN Code	Description	GST 2026 Rate	Previous Rate	Use
5704 10	Felt floor coverings - tiles ≤0.3 m² surface area	5%	12%	Felt carpet tiles
5704 90	Other felt floor coverings (namda, gabba)	5%	12%	Traditional namda/gabba

🎨 Note: Namda & Gabba (Traditional Felt Carpets)

Namda/Gabba are traditional felted wool floor coverings from Kashmir and Rajasthan, featuring colorful embroidered designs. Now at uniform 5% GST, supporting artisan communities.

🌾 Mats, Mattings & Other Floor Coverings (HSN 5705)

All Mats & Floor Coverings - Uniform 5% GST

Coir mats, bath mats, prayer mats, and all other textile floor coverings continue at or have been reduced to 5% GST, supporting both eco-friendly coir industry and mass-market mat manufacturers.

HSN 5705 - Other Carpets & Floor Coverings

HSN Code	Description	GST 2026 Rate	Previous Rate	Product Type
5705 00 11	Coir mats, matting, floor coverings (handloom)	5%	5%	Eco-friendly handloom coir
5705 00 19	Other coir floor coverings	5%	5%	Machine-made coir mats
5705 00 21-29	Handloom durries, cotton rugs	5%	5%	Traditional handloom
5705 00 31-39	Mats & mattings (cotton predominates - handloom)	5%	5%	Cotton bath mats, prayer mats
5705 00 41-49	Other floor coverings (non-handloom, machine-made)	5%	12%	Synthetic mats, runners
5705 00 90	Other textile floor coverings	5%	12%	Miscellaneous floor coverings

🧮 GST 2026 Calculator for Chapter 57 Items

Carpet & Floor Covering GST Calculator - 2026 Uniform 5% Rate

Calculate GST for all carpets, rugs, mats & textile floor coverings:

Product Value (₹):

GST 2026 Rate:

GST 2026 Calculation Formula (5% Uniform Rate):
CGST = (Product Value × 5%) ÷ 2 = Product Value × 2.5%
SGST = (Product Value × 5%) ÷ 2 = Product Value × 2.5%
Total GST = CGST + SGST = Product Value × 5%
Final Amount = Product Value + Total GST

📋 GST 2026 Compliance Points for Chapter 57

🎨 Artisan & Handmade Carpet Industry

Handmade carpets maintain 5% (protected)
Kashmir silk carpets at concessional rate
Bhadohi-Mirzapur artisan support
Export competitiveness preserved
Traditional crafts promoted

🏭 Machine-Made Carpet Manufacturers

Tufted carpets now 5% (was 12%)
7% cost reduction boosts demand
Level playing field with handmade
Commercial carpeting more viable
Interior design industry benefits

🌾 Coir & Natural Fiber Mats

Coir mats maintain 5% (eco-friendly)
Supports Kerala coir industry
Sustainable flooring option
Export market strengthened
Green building material promoted

🏠 Consumers & Interior Designers

Home décor more affordable
Wider carpet choices available
Office carpeting cost-effective
Hotel/commercial projects viable
Premium products accessible

🎯 GST 2026 Sector Impact Analysis

Carpet Industry Transformation

🎨 Export Revival: 5% GST makes Indian carpets globally competitive
🏭 Domestic Manufacturing: 7% cost reduction on machine-made carpets
🌾 Artisan Protection: Handmade tradition supported at concessional rate
🏠 Consumer Savings: Home flooring 7% cheaper for machine-made options
📈 Industry Growth: Uniform rates simplify business operations
🇮🇳 Make in India: Supports domestic carpet manufacturing vs. imports

Strategic Regional Benefits

🏔️ Kashmir: Hand-knotted silk carpet industry protected
🏙️ Bhadohi-Mirzapur (UP): Carpet belt benefits from export boost
🌴 Kerala: Coir mat industry maintains concessional rate
🎪 Rajasthan: Namda/durrie artisans supported
🏭 Industrial Belts: Machine-made carpet manufacturing revived

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - HSN Chapter 57

Q1: What is the GST rate on handmade carpets in 2026?

Answer: Handmade carpets under HSN 5701 continue to attract the concessional 5% GST rate (unchanged from previous years).

This includes:

Hand-knotted wool carpets (Kashmir, Bhadohi)
Silk carpets (premium handmade)
Persian/Turkish style hand-knotted rugs
Artisan-crafted traditional carpets

The government continues to protect this traditional craft with concessional taxation.

Q2: Has GST on machine-made carpets been reduced?

Answer: Yes! Machine-made carpets including tufted, woven, and synthetic carpets have been reduced from 12% to 5% GST under GST 2.0 effective September 22, 2025.

This covers:

Tufted carpets (HSN 5703): 12% → 5%
Woven carpets (HSN 5702): 12% → 5%
Felt carpets (HSN 5704): 12% → 5%

This 7 percentage point reduction makes machine-made carpets significantly more affordable.

Q3: Is the entire Chapter 57 now at uniform 5% GST?

Answer: Yes! Under GST 2.0, ALL textile floor coverings under HSN Chapter 57 attract uniform 5% GST:

Handmade knotted carpets - 5% (maintained)
Machine-made woven carpets - 5% (reduced from 12%)
Tufted carpets - 5% (reduced from 12%)
Felt floor coverings - 5% (reduced from 12%)
Coir mats & other mats - 5% (maintained/reduced)

This creates a level playing field for the entire carpet and flooring industry.

Q4: What is the GST rate on durries and namda?

Answer: Durries and namda (traditional floor coverings) attract 5% GST:

Handloom durries (HSN 5702 50): 5% (maintained)
Cotton durries: 5%
Namda/Gabba (HSN 5704 90): 5% (reduced from 12%)
Kelims & hand-woven rugs: 5% (reduced from 12%)

Q5: Are coir mats and bath mats also taxed at 5% GST?

Answer: Yes! All mats and mattings under HSN 5705 now attract 5% GST:

Coir mats (HSN 5705 00 11-19): 5% (maintained)
Bath mats (cotton/synthetic): 5%
Prayer mats: 5%
Door mats: 5%
Floor runners: 5%

This supports both eco-friendly coir industry and mass-market mat manufacturers.

Q6: Can carpet dealers claim ITC on 5% GST paid?

Answer: Yes, registered carpet dealers and interior designers can claim full Input Tax Credit on 5% GST paid on carpet purchases when:

✅ Carpets are used for taxable business purposes
✅ Proper GST invoices are maintained
✅ Business is GST-registered and compliant

This improves cash flow for businesses in the interior design and flooring industry.

Q7: What is the difference between handmade and machine-made carpet GST rates now?

Answer: There is NO difference anymore - both attract uniform 5% GST!

Before GST 2.0:

Handmade carpets: 5% GST
Machine-made carpets: 12% GST
Disparity created unfair competition

After GST 2.0 (Sept 22, 2025):

Handmade carpets: 5% GST (maintained)
Machine-made carpets: 5% GST (reduced)
Level playing field achieved

Q8: Are imported carpets also taxed at 5% GST?

Answer: Imported carpets attract 5% IGST (Integrated GST) plus applicable Customs Duty.

Import Tax Structure:

Step 1: Customs Duty (typically 10-20% depending on FTA/non-FTA)
Step 2: IGST 5% on (CIF value + Customs Duty)
ITC: IGST paid can be claimed as credit by registered importers

Q9: How does 5% GST support carpet exports from India?

Answer: The uniform 5% GST significantly boosts India's carpet export competitiveness:

Zero-rated exports: Exporters can claim refund of 5% GST paid on inputs
Lower working capital: Less tax locked up in inventory
Competitive pricing: Lower input costs = better export margins
Global market: Indian carpets can compete with Turkey, Iran, China

India's ₹10,000+ crore carpet export industry benefits significantly from this reform.

Q10: When did the 5% uniform GST rate become effective for carpets?

Answer: The uniform 5% GST rate for all Chapter 57 products became effective from September 22, 2025 under GST 2.0 reforms.

Timeline:

Before Sept 22, 2025: Handmade 5%, Machine-made 12%
After Sept 22, 2025: All carpets uniformly at 5%
Continues in 2026: No further changes announced