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# HSN Code 53011000: Raw or Retted Flax

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 53: Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-53/)
- [Sub-chapter 5301: Raw flax & flax waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5301/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flax, raw or retted | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 53011000 ?

It includes Flax Processed but Not Spun: Other Varieties

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Raw or Retted Flax?

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 Raw or Retted Flax?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Raw or Retted Flax is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Raw or Retted Flax; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Raw or Retted Flax?

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.

### How much GST applies to Raw or Retted Flax?

Under HSN 53011000, Raw or Retted Flax attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 53011000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−80.17% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+1,250.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4540 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5301: 5.02% of its exports; import side 0.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5301: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7582 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +63.36% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5301: 5.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 53011000

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. 5301 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5301 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −0.08 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.65 | 0.0003% | — | 22.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +6.65 | #5505 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.90 | 0.0003% | +3.76% | 29.68% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.90 | #5544 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.98 | 0.0003% | +30.14% | 20.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +8.98 | #5632 |
| FY 2022-23 | 14.67 | 0.0004% | +63.36% | 24.92% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +14.65 | #5105 |
| FY 2023-24 | 10.29 | 0.0003% | −29.86% | 16.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.00% | +10.21 | #5697 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.04 | 0.0001% | −80.17% | 5.02% | 1.08 | 0.0000% | +1,250.00% | 0.05% | +0.96 | #7582 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 54.31%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 53011000 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 53011000

India exported ₹2.04 Crore worth of Raw or Retted Flax in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 53011000 ranked #7582 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 53011000 ranks #7582 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5301, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4540 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 53011000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 53011000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 63.36% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.96 Crore in HSN Code 53011000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.96 Crore — ranking #4540 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 54.31% CAGR signals rising demand for Raw or Retted Flax

India's imports under HSN Code 53011000 have grown at 54.31% CAGR, reaching ₹1.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 53011000 contributes 5.02% of Sub-Chapter 5301 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5301, HSN Code 53011000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 5.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5301

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 53012900: Flax Processed but Not Spun: Other Varieties](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53012900/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 53013000: Flax Tow & Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53013000/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 53011000: Raw or Retted Flax (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 53012100: Broken or Scutched Flax](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53012100/) | < ₹1 Crore |