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# HSN Code 55013000: Acrylic or modacrylic

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-55/)
- [Sub-chapter 5501: Wool: Synthetic Filament Tow](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5501/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acrylic or modacrylic | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55013000 ?

It includes Other | Of Polypropylene

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Acrylic or modacrylic is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Acrylic or modacrylic; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Acrylic or modacrylic?

Under HSN 55013000, Acrylic or modacrylic attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Acrylic or modacrylic?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acrylic or modacrylic?

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 Acrylic or modacrylic?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55013000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹32 Cr (−9.89% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹162 Cr (−7.67% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹130 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11000 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5501: 92.13% of its exports; import side 89.13%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5501: #1 of 8 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4220 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +438.74% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5501: 92.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55013000

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. 5501 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5501 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 136.79 | 0.0060% | — | 97.99% | 273.82 | 0.0076% | — | 89.49% | −137.03 | #1672 |
| FY 2019-20 | 86.35 | 0.0039% | −36.87% | 99.33% | 308.89 | 0.0092% | +12.81% | 84.07% | −222.54 | #2180 |
| FY 2020-21 | 47.30 | 0.0022% | −45.22% | 98.13% | 217.40 | 0.0075% | −29.62% | 79.87% | −170.10 | #3027 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.28 | 0.0004% | −76.15% | 71.53% | 279.97 | 0.0061% | +28.78% | 89.43% | −268.69 | #5326 |
| FY 2022-23 | 60.77 | 0.0017% | +438.74% | 96.94% | 151.93 | 0.0026% | −45.73% | 82.99% | −91.16 | #3215 |
| FY 2023-24 | 35.88 | 0.0010% | −40.96% | 87.68% | 175.93 | 0.0031% | +15.80% | 88.27% | −140.05 | #3999 |
| FY 2024-25 | 32.33 | 0.0009% | −9.89% | 92.13% | 162.43 | 0.0027% | −7.67% | 89.13% | −130.10 | #4220 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.37%/yr, imports -8.34%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55013000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55013000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.37% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹136.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55013000 ranked #4220 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55013000 ranks #4220 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5501, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11000 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55013000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55013000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 438.74% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹130.10 Crore in HSN Code 55013000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹162.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹32.33 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹130.10 Crore — ranking #11000 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -8.34% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Acrylic or modacrylic

India's imports under HSN Code 55013000 have grown at -8.34% CAGR, reaching ₹162.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55013000 contributes 92.13% of Sub-Chapter 5501 exports — ranked #1

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5501, HSN Code 55013000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 92.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 89.13% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5501

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 55013000: Acrylic or modacrylic (this hsn code) | ₹32 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 55012000: Of polyesters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55012000/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 55011100: Of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55011100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 55011900: Of Nylon Or Other Polyamides\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55011900/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 55019090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55019090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 55011000: Acetate Rayon Filament Tow](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55011000/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 55014000: Of polypropylene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55014000/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 55019010: Other \| Of Polypropylene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55019010/) | Nil |