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Kannur Handloom & Textile GST Compliance & Subsidies

Kannur is renowned as the city of looms and lore. For handloom weaver societies, textile exporters, and garment manufacturing units in Kannur, staying compliant with complex GST inverted tax structures and state industrial subsidies is crucial for profitability.

Written & Reviewed By:Acharya Kannur Regional Accounting Division|Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Last Updated: September 2026

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GST Applicability for Handloom & Textile Units

  • • Yarn & Raw Material HSN Codes: Cotton yarn and raw materials generally attract 5% GST, while certain synthetic raw materials attract 12% to 18%.
  • • Inverted Duty Structure Refunds: When input tax rates are higher than output fabric/garment sales tax rates, textile units accumulate unutilized ITC. We assist in filing **RFD-01 refund claims** on the GST portal.
  • • Weaver Cooperative Societies Exemption Norms: Specific job-work processes performed by registered handloom co-operatives benefit from concessional GST rates under notified circulars.

Subsidy & Financial Documentation Services

Textile manufacturers in Kannur can access DIC subsidies, handloom modernization schemes, and state margin money loans. Acharya provides:

  • • CA Net Worth & Turnover Certificates required for District Industries Centre (DIC) applications.
  • • Project viability reports for modernized powerloom & weaving unit expansions.
  • • Audit compliance for Handloom Weaver Societies under Kerala Cooperative Societies Act & GST laws.

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