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# HSN Code 55029090: Artificial Filament Tow (Other)

- [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 5502: Artificial filament tow](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5502/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial filament tow : Other: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55029090 ?

It includes Para-aramid fibre

### How much GST applies to Artificial Filament Tow (Other)?

Under HSN 55029090, Artificial Filament Tow (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Artificial Filament Tow (Other)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Artificial Filament Tow (Other)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Artificial Filament Tow (Other)?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Artificial Filament Tow (Other)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55029090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+93.81% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8463 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5502: 0.30% of its exports; import side 0.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5502: #3 of 7 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10193 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5502: 0.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55029090

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. 5502 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5502 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 25.00% | 14.58 | 0.0004% | — | 5.47% | −14.55 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | 38.13 | 0.0011% | +161.52% | 13.80% | −38.13 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.11 | 0.0000% | −97.09% | 0.41% | −1.11 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.77% | 0.14% | −0.38 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.79 | 0.0000% | +634.21% | 0.55% | −2.79 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.94 | 0.0000% | −30.47% | 0.26% | −1.94 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.30% | 3.76 | 0.0001% | +93.81% | 0.49% | −3.73 | #10193 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.00%/yr, imports -20.22%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55029090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55029090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.00% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55029090 ranked #10193 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55029090 ranks #10193 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5502, it ranks #3 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #8463 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55029090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55029090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3.73 Crore in HSN Code 55029090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.76 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.73 Crore — ranking #8463 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -20.22% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Artificial Filament Tow (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 55029090 have grown at -20.22% CAGR, reaching ₹3.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55029090 contributes 0.30% of Sub-Chapter 5502 exports — ranked #3

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5502, HSN Code 55029090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.49% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5502

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 55021010: Viscose rayon tow, artificial filament tow](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55021010/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 55021090: Artificial filament tow: Cellulose acetate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55021090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | HSN Code 55029090: Artificial Filament Tow (Other) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 55029010: Viscose rayon tow](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55029010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 55020010: Viscose Rayon Filament Tow](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55020010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 55020020: Artificial filament tow – artificial filament tow : other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55020020/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 55020090: Nylon Polyamide Staple Fibres Not Carded](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55020090/) | — |