HSN Code 53013000: Flax Tow & Waste

HSN Code 53013000 represents Flax Tow & Waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Flax Tow & Waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 53013000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Flax Tow & Waste.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 53013000

HSN Code 53013000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Flax tow and waste

Chapter

53 - Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

Sub Chapter

5301 - Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 53013000 not include?

Flax Tow & Waste does not include products with the following descriptions.

Flax, broken, scutched, hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun : Broken or scutched

Flax, broken, scutched, hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 53013000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

−31.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹26 Cr

+122.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹20 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9546 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5301

FY 2024-25

14.45%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5301’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.09% of Sub-Chapter 5301’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5301

FY 2024-25

#2 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5301

Import-side rank: #3 of 4

At a glance

−8.66%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#6430

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+168.66%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

14.45%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5301

Share of Sub-Chapter 5301 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 53013000

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4979

Balance

−15.95

Exports

10.11 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

YoY

65.99% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

26.06 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

YoY

5.62% of Sub-Ch. 5301

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4630

Balance

−27.50

Exports

13.55 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+34.03% YoY

44.82% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

41.05 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+57.52% YoY

6.20% of Sub-Ch. 5301

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5462

Balance

−14.74

Exports

7.34 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−45.83% YoY

31.57% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

22.08 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−46.21% YoY

5.21% of Sub-Ch. 5301

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4626

Balance

+4.38

Exports

19.72 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+168.66% YoY

44.29% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

15.34 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−30.53% YoY

1.85% of Sub-Ch. 5301

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4866

Balance

+14.57

Exports

17.18 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−12.88% YoY

29.18% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

2.61 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−82.99% YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 5301

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5914

Balance

−2.97

Exports

8.59 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−50.00% YoY

13.43% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

11.56 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+342.91% YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 5301

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6430

Balance

−19.81

Exports

5.87 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−31.66% YoY

14.45% of Sub-Ch. 5301

Imports

25.68 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+122.15% YoY

1.09% of Sub-Ch. 5301

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−8.66% /yr

Imports

−0.24% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 5301 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹40.62 Cr

Import

₹2,359.87 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,319.25

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 53013000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −8.66% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 53013000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −8.66% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹10.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 53013000 Ranked #6430 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 53013000 ranks #6430 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5301, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #9546 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 53013000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 53013000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 168.66% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹19.81 Crore in HSN Code 53013000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹25.68 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.87 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹19.81 Crore — ranking #9546 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −0.24% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Flax Tow & Waste

India's imports under HSN Code 53013000 have grown at −0.24% CAGR, reaching ₹25.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 53013000 Contributes 14.45% of Sub-Chapter 5301 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5301, HSN Code 53013000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 14.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.09% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 53013000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 53013000 ?

It includes True Hemp Raw or Processed (Not Spun), Tow & Waste

How should mixed supplies be billed when Flax Tow & Waste is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flax Tow & Waste?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flax Tow & Waste?

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

How much GST applies to Flax Tow & Waste?

Under HSN 53013000, Flax Tow & Waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Flax Tow & Waste?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.