HSN Code 53091990: Flax fabrics, >85% weight

HSN Code 53091990 represents Flax fabrics, >85% weight under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Flax fabrics, >85% weight correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 53091990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Flax fabrics, >85% weight.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 53091990

HSN Code 53091990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Containing 85% or more by weight of flax : Other : Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

5309 - Woven fabrics of flax

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 53091990 not include?

Flax fabrics, >85% weight does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 53091110

Containing 85% or more by weight of flax : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

HSN Code 53091120

Containing 85% or more by weight of flax : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

HSN Code 53092110

Containing less than 85% by weight of flax : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

HSN Code 53092120

Containing less than 85% by weight of flax : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 53091990 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

₹53 Cr

−1.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0014% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹119 Cr

+24.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0020% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹66 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10457 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5309

FY 2024-25

7.50%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5309’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 21.64% of Sub-Chapter 5309’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5309

FY 2024-25

#4 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5309

Import-side rank: #2 of 10

At a glance

−1.02%

Export CAGR

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

#3560

National Export Rank

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

+30.97%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

7.50%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5309

Share of Sub-Chapter 5309 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 53091990

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 #2714

Balance

+16.90

Exports

55.82 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

— YoY

16.80% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

38.92 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

18.73% of Sub-Ch. 5309

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3119

Balance

−13.14

Exports

42.65 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−23.59% YoY

12.81% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

55.79 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+43.35% YoY

20.31% of Sub-Ch. 5309

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3294

Balance

−5.82

Exports

39.28 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−7.90% YoY

16.13% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

45.10 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−19.16% YoY

26.56% of Sub-Ch. 5309

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3783

Balance

−11.86

Exports

37.02 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−5.75% YoY

9.82% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

48.88 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+8.38% YoY

19.82% of Sub-Ch. 5309

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3748

Balance

−37.11

Exports

40.59 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+9.64% YoY

9.10% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

77.70 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+58.96% YoY

21.93% of Sub-Ch. 5309

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3441

Balance

−42.02

Exports

53.16 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+30.97% YoY

10.89% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

95.18 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+22.50% YoY

17.37% of Sub-Ch. 5309

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3560

Balance

−66.08

Exports

52.50 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

−1.24% YoY

7.50% of Sub-Ch. 5309

Imports

118.58 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+24.59% YoY

21.64% of Sub-Ch. 5309

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−1.02% /yr

Imports

20.40% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 5309 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹699.58 Cr

Import

₹547.90 Cr

Trade Balance

+151.68

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 53091990 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −1.02% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 53091990 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.02% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹55.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹52.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 53091990 Ranked #3560 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 53091990 ranks #3560 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5309, it ranks #4 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10457 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 53091990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 53091990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 30.97% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹66.08 Crore in HSN Code 53091990 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹118.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹52.50 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹66.08 Crore — ranking #10457 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 20.40% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Flax fabrics, >85% weight

India's imports under HSN Code 53091990 have grown at 20.40% CAGR, reaching ₹118.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 53091990 Contributes 7.50% of Sub-Chapter 5309 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5309, HSN Code 53091990 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.64% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 53091990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 53091990 ?

It includes Flax Fabrics: Bleached or Unbleached Containing <85% Flax

How should mixed supplies be billed when Flax fabrics, >85% weight is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flax fabrics, >85% weight; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Flax fabrics, >85% weight?

Under HSN 53091990, Flax fabrics, >85% weight attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Flax fabrics, >85% weight?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flax fabrics, >85% weight?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Flax fabrics, >85% weight?

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.