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# HSN Code 50060031: Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%)

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 50: Silk](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-50/)
- [Sub-chapter 5006: Metal working machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5006/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk worm gut : Yarn spun from silk waste containing 85% or less by weight of silk : Spun from silk waste other than noil silk | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 50060031 ?

It includes Diatomite

### Any common misclassification issue with Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%)?

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

### How much GST applies to Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%)?

Under HSN 50060031, Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%)?

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 Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%)?

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 Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%)?

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 50060031 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+230.88% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4182 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5006: 31.82% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5006: #2 of 9 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 52.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7488 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +230.88% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5006: 31.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 50060031

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. 5006 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5006 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.53% | +0.14 | #8880 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +105.56% | 8.89% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.37 | #8433 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +10.81% | 7.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 9.80% | +0.31 | #8379 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.23 | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 25.68% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.23 | #7806 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.65% | 9.92% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.73 | #8374 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −6.85% | 13.28% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.68 | #8565 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.25 | 0.0001% | +230.88% | 31.82% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.25 | #7488 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 52.34%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 50060031 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 52.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 50060031 have grown at a compound annual rate of 52.34% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 50060031 ranked #7488 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 50060031 ranks #7488 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5006, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #4182 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 50060031 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 50060031 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 230.88% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.25 Crore in HSN Code 50060031 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.25 Crore — ranking #4182 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 50060031 contributes 31.82% of Sub-Chapter 5006 exports — ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5006, HSN Code 50060031 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 31.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5006

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 50060011: Silk Embroidery Thread](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060011/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 50060031: Silk Embroidery Thread (Silk Waste Yarn <=85%) (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 50060090: Other Silk Yarn & Gut (Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060090/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 50060032: Spun Silk Waste Yarn (excl. Noil)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060032/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 50060019: Other Silk Yarn (Non-Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060019/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 50060029: Other Silk Waste Yarn (>85% Silk)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060029/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 50060033: Diatomite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060033/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 50060021: Silk Yarn (>85% Silk)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060021/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 50060039: Other Silk Waste Yarn (≤85% Silk)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-50060039/) | Nil |