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HSN Code 55012000: Polyester Filament Tow
HSN Code 55012000 represents Polyester Filament Tow under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Polyester Filament Tow correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 55012000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Polyester Filament Tow.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 55012000
HSN Code 55012000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 55012000 not include?
Polyester Filament Tow does not include products with the following descriptions.
Synthetic filament tow - of nylon or other polyamides
Of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids
Of nylon or other polyamides: Other
Acrylic or modacrylic
Of polypropylene
Other : Of polypropylene
Other : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 55012000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹3 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹13 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹10 Cr
Surplus rank #9093 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 5501
FY 2025-265.97%
Share of Sub-Chapter 5501’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 7.50% of Sub-Chapter 5501’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5501
FY 2025-26#2 of 8
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5501
Import-side rank: #2 of 8
At a glance
2.76%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#7279
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+422.22%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
5.97%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5501
Share of Sub-Chapter 5501 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 55012000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−13.76
Exports
2.62 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
1.88% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
16.38 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
— YoY
5.35% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−27.35
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−86.26% YoY
0.41% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
27.71 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
+69.17% YoY
7.54% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−5.89
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+125.00% YoY
1.68% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
6.70 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−75.82% YoY
2.46% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−9.83
Exports
4.23 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+422.22% YoY
26.82% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
14.06 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+109.85% YoY
4.49% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−23.90
Exports
1.47 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−65.25% YoY
2.34% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
25.37 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+80.44% YoY
13.86% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−11.65
Exports
3.01 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+104.76% YoY
7.36% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
14.66 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−42.22% YoY
7.36% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−11.59
Exports
2.72 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−9.63% YoY
7.75% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
14.31 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−2.39% YoY
7.85% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−9.69
Exports
3.17 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+16.54% YoY
5.97% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
12.86 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−10.13% YoY
7.50% of Sub-Ch. 5501
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
2.76% /yr
Imports
−3.40% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹53.11 Cr
Import
₹171.47 Cr
Trade Balance
−118.36
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 55012000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 2.76% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 55012000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.76% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.17 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 55012000 Ranked #7279 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 55012000 ranks #7279 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5501, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #9093 of 12872.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 55012000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55012000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 422.22% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹9.69 Crore in HSN Code 55012000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹12.86 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.69 Crore — ranking #9093 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −3.40% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Polyester Filament Tow
India's imports under HSN Code 55012000 have grown at −3.40% CAGR, reaching ₹12.86 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 55012000 Contributes 5.97% of Sub-Chapter 5501 Exports — Ranked #2
Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5501, HSN Code 55012000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 5.97% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 7.50% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 55012000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 55012000 ?
It includes Of polypropylene
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Polyester Filament Tow?
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 Polyester Filament Tow?
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 Polyester Filament Tow?
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 Polyester Filament Tow?
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
How much GST applies to Polyester Filament Tow?
Under HSN 55012000, Polyester Filament Tow attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.