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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.
What does HSN Code 53013000 not include?
Flax Tow & Waste does not include products with the following descriptions.
Flax, raw or retted
Flax, broken, scutched, hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun : Broken or scutched
Flax, broken, scutched, hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 53013000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹44 Cr
0.0011% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹37 Cr
0.0005% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹7 Cr
Surplus rank #3611 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 5301
FY 2025-2635.05%
Share of Sub-Chapter 5301’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 1.91% of Sub-Chapter 5301’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5301
FY 2025-26#2 of 4
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5301
Import-side rank: #3 of 4
At a glance
23.37%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#3981
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+649.23%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move
35.05%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5301
Share of Sub-Chapter 5301 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 53013000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Balance
+7.21
Exports
43.98 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+649.23% YoY
35.05% of Sub-Ch. 5301
Imports
36.77 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+43.19% YoY
1.91% of Sub-Ch. 5301
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
23.37% /yr
Imports
5.04% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹125.49 Cr
Import
₹1,925.30 Cr
Trade Balance
−1,799.81
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 53013000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 23.37% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 53013000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.37% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹43.98 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 53013000 Ranked #3981 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 53013000 ranks #3981 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5301, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #3611 of 12872.
FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 53013000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 53013000 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 649.23% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹7.21 Crore in HSN Code 53013000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹43.98 Cr exceeded imports of ₹36.77 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.21 Crore — ranking #3611 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 5.04% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Flax Tow & Waste
India's imports under HSN Code 53013000 have grown at 5.04% CAGR, reaching ₹36.77 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 53013000 Contributes 35.05% 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 35.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.91% share (rank #3).
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.