HSN code on Textile Print Design

Hello, 

The GST Rate and HSN Code for textile print design is 5911. The GST rate for textile products under HSN code 5911 is 18%. This rate remains the same irrespective of the end-use of the product. 

The correct classification depends on WHAT exactly is being sold:

Case 1

You are selling PHYSICAL ITEMS like printing screens, engraved rollers, or stencils used for printing designs on fabric

HSN

5911 - Technical textile goods for industrial uses

GST Rate

18%

The existing reply above is correct for this category.

Case 2

You are selling DESIGN SERVICES - creating print designs as creative/IP work and supplying the design files or artwork to manufacturers

SAC

998314 - Artistic originals and intellectual property rights related services

GST Rate

18%

Note

If you are registered under the composition scheme you cannot supply services except restaurant services.

Case 3

You are doing JOB WORK - printing the designs directly ONTO customer-owned fabric using your machines

SAC

9988 - Job work on textiles/garments

GST Rate

5%

This is the most common scenario for a printing unit that processes fabric sent by manufacturers.

Key distinction: If you are selling the DESIGN itself (physical or digital) to someone who will then print it elsewhere, that is a GOOD or SERVICE supply at 18%. If you are printing ONTO customer fabric, that is job work at 5%.

From September 2025, GST 2.0 rate rationalization changed garment rates (5% up to Rs 2,500/piece, 18% above Rs 2,500/piece) but did NOT change the job work rate of 5% on textile processing.

For a complete breakdown of HSN codes and GST rates across the textile supply chain, see [Tax Garden's GST on Textiles and Garments guide](https://taxgarden.in/blog/gst-on-textiles-garments-india-rates-hsn-codes-2026)