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# HSN Code 53091920: 85% or more flax: Printed

- [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 5309: Woven Fabrics Of Flax](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5309/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Containing 85% or more by weight of flax : Other : Printed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 53091920 ?

It includes Unbleached Flax Fibre (<85%)

### Any common misclassification issue with 85% or more flax: Printed?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for 85% or more flax: Printed?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for 85% or more flax: Printed?

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 much GST applies to 85% or more flax: Printed?

Under HSN 53091920, 85% or more flax: Printed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade 85% or more flax: Printed?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 53091920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−29.18% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹17 Cr (−6.61% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹15 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9366 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5309: 0.26% of its exports; import side 3.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5309: #10 of 10 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -17.85% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7682 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +58.64% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5309: 0.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 53091920

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. 5309 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5309 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 5.92 | 0.0003% | — | 1.78% | 16.03 | 0.0004% | — | 7.71% | −10.11 | #5662 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.07 | 0.0001% | −65.03% | 0.62% | 11.94 | 0.0004% | −25.51% | 4.35% | −9.87 | #6890 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.27 | 0.0001% | +9.66% | 0.93% | 11.44 | 0.0004% | −4.19% | 6.74% | −9.17 | #6833 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.62 | 0.0001% | −28.63% | 0.43% | 9.88 | 0.0002% | −13.64% | 4.01% | −8.26 | #7552 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.57 | 0.0001% | +58.64% | 0.58% | 10.43 | 0.0002% | +5.57% | 2.94% | −7.86 | #7153 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.57 | 0.0001% | 0.00% | 0.53% | 18.31 | 0.0003% | +75.55% | 3.34% | −15.74 | #7301 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.82 | 0.0000% | −29.18% | 0.26% | 17.10 | 0.0003% | −6.61% | 3.12% | −15.28 | #7682 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -17.85%/yr, imports 1.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 53091920 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -17.85% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 53091920 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.85% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹5.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 53091920 ranked #7682 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 53091920 ranks #7682 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5309, it ranks #10 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #9366 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 53091920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 53091920 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 58.64% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹15.28 Crore in HSN Code 53091920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹17.10 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.82 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹15.28 Crore — ranking #9366 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for 85% or more flax: Printed

India's imports under HSN Code 53091920 have grown at 1.08% CAGR, reaching ₹17.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 53091920 contributes 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 5309 exports — ranked #10

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5309, HSN Code 53091920 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.12% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5309

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 53091910: Dyed flax weighing 85% or more](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53091910/) | ₹340 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 53092910: Dyed flax, less than 85%](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53092910/) | ₹124 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 53092990: Less than 85% flax](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53092990/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 53091990: Flax fabrics, >85% weight](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53091990/) | ₹53 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 53091110: Flax, unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53091110/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 53091120: Flax, bleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53091120/) | ₹34 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 53092110: Unbleached Flax Fibre (<85%)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53092110/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 53092920: Printed flax fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53092920/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 53092120: Flax Fabrics: Bleached or Unbleached Containing <85% Flax](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53092120/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 53091920: 85% or more flax: Printed (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |