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# HSN Code 50040090: Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 50: Silk](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-50/)
- [Sub-chapter 5004: Ion-exchangers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5004/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 50040090 ?

It includes Noil Silk Yarn

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 50040090 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+10.80% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹123 Cr (+13.15% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹116 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10910 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5004: 47.58% of its exports; import side 96.35%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5004: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6192 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +712.62% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5004: 47.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 50040090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 5004 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5004 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.15 | 0.0001% | — | 90.00% | 83.82 | 0.0023% | — | 100.00% | −80.67 | #6402 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −73.02% | 65.38% | 62.78 | 0.0019% | −25.10% | 98.51% | −61.93 | #7749 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.03 | 0.0000% | +21.18% | 26.62% | 42.44 | 0.0015% | −32.40% | 97.72% | −41.41 | #7642 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.37 | 0.0003% | +712.62% | 72.66% | 52.36 | 0.0011% | +23.37% | 98.90% | −43.99 | #5713 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.58 | 0.0002% | −21.39% | 60.76% | 131.28 | 0.0023% | +150.73% | 99.15% | −124.70 | #6158 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.48 | 0.0002% | −1.52% | 53.69% | 109.06 | 0.0019% | −16.93% | 99.55% | −102.58 | #6249 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.18 | 0.0002% | +10.80% | 47.58% | 123.40 | 0.0020% | +13.15% | 96.35% | −116.22 | #6192 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.72%/yr, imports 6.66%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 50040090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.72% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 50040090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 50040090 ranked #6192 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 50040090 ranks #6192 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5004, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #10910 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 50040090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 50040090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 712.62% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹116.22 Crore in HSN Code 50040090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹123.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹116.22 Crore — ranking #10910 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.66% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)

India's imports under HSN Code 50040090 have grown at 6.66% CAGR, reaching ₹123.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 50040090 contributes 47.58% of Sub-Chapter 5004 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5004, HSN Code 50040090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 47.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 96.35% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5004

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 50040010: 100% Mulberry Dupion Silk Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50040010/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 50040090: Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail) (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |