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HSN Code 55013000: Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow
HSN Code 55013000 represents Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 55013000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 55013000
HSN Code 55013000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 55013000 not include?
Acrylic or Modacrylic 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
Of polyesters
Of polypropylene
Other : Of polypropylene
Other : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 55013000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹50 Cr
0.0013% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹154 Cr
0.0022% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹104 Cr
Surplus rank #10888 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 5501
FY 2025-2694.01%
Share of Sub-Chapter 5501’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 89.79% of Sub-Chapter 5501’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5501
FY 2025-26#1 of 8
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5501
Import-side rank: #1 of 8
At a glance
−13.41%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#3798
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+438.74%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
94.01%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5501
Share of Sub-Chapter 5501 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 55013000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−137.03
Exports
136.79 ₹ Cr
0.0060% share
— YoY
97.99% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
273.82 ₹ Cr
0.0076% share
— YoY
89.49% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−222.54
Exports
86.35 ₹ Cr
0.0039% share
−36.87% YoY
99.33% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
308.89 ₹ Cr
0.0092% share
+12.81% YoY
84.07% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−170.10
Exports
47.30 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−45.22% YoY
98.13% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
217.40 ₹ Cr
0.0075% share
−29.62% YoY
79.87% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−268.69
Exports
11.28 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−76.15% YoY
71.53% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
279.97 ₹ Cr
0.0061% share
+28.78% YoY
89.43% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−91.16
Exports
60.77 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
+438.74% YoY
96.94% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
151.93 ₹ Cr
0.0026% share
−45.73% YoY
82.99% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−140.05
Exports
35.88 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
−40.96% YoY
87.68% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
175.93 ₹ Cr
0.0031% share
+15.80% YoY
88.27% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−130.10
Exports
32.33 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
−9.89% YoY
92.13% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
162.43 ₹ Cr
0.0027% share
−7.67% YoY
89.13% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Balance
−104.03
Exports
49.93 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+54.44% YoY
94.01% of Sub-Ch. 5501
Imports
153.96 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−5.21% YoY
89.79% of Sub-Ch. 5501
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
−13.41% /yr
Imports
−7.90% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹53.11 Cr
Import
₹171.47 Cr
Trade Balance
−118.36
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 55013000 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −13.41% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 55013000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −13.41% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹136.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹49.93 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 55013000 Ranked #3798 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 55013000 ranks #3798 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5501, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #10888 of 12872.
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 ₹104.03 Crore in HSN Code 55013000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹153.96 Cr exceeded exports of ₹49.93 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹104.03 Crore — ranking #10888 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −7.90% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow
India's imports under HSN Code 55013000 have grown at −7.90% CAGR, reaching ₹153.96 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 55013000 Contributes 94.01% 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 94.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 89.79% share (rank #1).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 55013000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 55013000 ?
It includes Other | Of Polypropylene
How should mixed supplies be billed when Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow 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 Filament Tow; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
How much GST applies to Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow?
Under HSN 55013000, Acrylic or Modacrylic Filament Tow attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Any common misclassification issue with Acrylic or Modacrylic 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.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acrylic or Modacrylic 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 Acrylic or Modacrylic 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.