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# HSN Code 54022090: Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 54: Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-54/)
- [Sub-chapter 5402: Synthetic Filament Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5402/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| High tenacity yarn of polyesters : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 54022090 ?

It includes Textured Nylon/Polyamide Yarn (>50 tex Single)

### How much GST applies to Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish?

Under HSN 54022090, Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish?

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 Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 54022090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹72 Cr (−17.80% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹657 Cr (+9.56% YoY) — 0.0108% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹585 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11992 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5402: 1.02% of its exports; import side 11.22%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5402: #10 of 43 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -13.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3105 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +109.40% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5402: 1.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 54022090

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. 5402 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5402 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 172.63 | 0.0076% | — | 2.00% | 524.16 | 0.0146% | — | 15.32% | −351.53 | #1460 |
| FY 2019-20 | 112.87 | 0.0051% | −34.62% | 1.44% | 498.79 | 0.0149% | −4.84% | 14.74% | −385.92 | #1884 |
| FY 2020-21 | 92.95 | 0.0043% | −17.65% | 1.61% | 430.22 | 0.0148% | −13.75% | 12.21% | −337.27 | #2152 |
| FY 2021-22 | 194.64 | 0.0062% | +109.40% | 1.84% | 745.04 | 0.0163% | +73.18% | 12.16% | −550.40 | #1674 |
| FY 2022-23 | 169.38 | 0.0047% | −12.98% | 2.32% | 754.84 | 0.0131% | +1.32% | 9.27% | −585.46 | #1898 |
| FY 2023-24 | 87.93 | 0.0024% | −48.09% | 1.32% | 599.65 | 0.0107% | −20.56% | 8.19% | −511.72 | #2739 |
| FY 2024-25 | 72.28 | 0.0020% | −17.80% | 1.02% | 656.98 | 0.0108% | +9.56% | 11.22% | −584.70 | #3105 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -13.51%/yr, imports 3.84%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 54022090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -13.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 54022090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -13.51% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹172.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹72.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 54022090 ranked #3105 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 54022090 ranks #3105 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5402, it ranks #10 of 43. By trade surplus, it ranks #11992 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 54022090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 54022090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 109.40% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹584.70 Crore in HSN Code 54022090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹656.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹72.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹584.70 Crore — ranking #11992 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish

India's imports under HSN Code 54022090 have grown at 3.84% CAGR, reaching ₹656.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 54022090 contributes 1.02% of Sub-Chapter 5402 exports — ranked #10

Among the 43 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5402, HSN Code 54022090 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 1.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.22% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5402

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 54023300: Textured Yarn \| Of Polyesters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54023300/) | ₹3,989 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 54026200: Polyesters multiple yarns0](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54026200/) | ₹1,141 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 54024600: Partially Oriented Polyester Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54024600/) | ₹691 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 54024400: Elastomeric Yarn (Untwisted/≤50 TPM, Single)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54024400/) | ₹273 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 54026100: Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled : Of nylon or other polyamides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54026100/) | ₹138 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 54025290: Other Polyester Yarn (>50 TPM Twist, Single)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54025290/) | ₹101 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 54024800: Synthetic Fibers for Textile Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54024800/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 54021910: Nylon or Polyamide Tyre Yarn: High Tenacity](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54021910/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 54023200: Textured Nylon/Polyamide Yarn (>50 tex Single)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-54023200/) | ₹84 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 54022090: Herrings, Anchovies, Sardines, Swordfish (this hsn code) | ₹72 Cr |