--- title: "HSN Code for Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) | HSN 55041011 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55041011 related to Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041011/" --- # HSN Code 55041011: Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) - [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 5504: Leather clothing & accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5504/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Of viscose rayon: Obtained from wood other than bamboo :Flame retardant Viscose Rayon fibre | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55041011 ? It includes Flame Retardant Viscose Rayon Fibre Obtained from Bamboo ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo)? 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 Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo)? 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. ### How much GST applies to Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo)? Under HSN 55041011, Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55041011 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹89 Cr (−14.49% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹16 Cr (+74.50% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹73 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1847 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5504: 10.92% of its exports; import side 1.19% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5504: #2 of 12 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #2829 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −14.49% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5504: 10.92% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55041011 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. 5504 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5504 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | 104.14 | 0.0029% | — | 9.05% | 8.98 | 0.0002% | — | 0.83% | +95.16 | #2527 | | FY 2024-25 | 89.05 | 0.0024% | −14.49% | 10.92% | 15.67 | 0.0003% | +74.50% | 1.19% | +73.38 | #2829 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55041011 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 55041011 India exported ₹89.05 Crore worth of Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 55041011 ranked #2829 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55041011 ranks #2829 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5504, it ranks #2 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #1847 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55041011 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55041011 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 14.49% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹73.38 Crore in HSN Code 55041011 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹89.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹15.67 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹73.38 Crore — ranking #1847 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 55041011 contributes 10.92% of Sub-Chapter 5504 exports — ranked #2 Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5504, HSN Code 55041011 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 10.92% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.19% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5504 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 55041019: Viscose rayon: Non-bamboo wood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041019/) | ₹726 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 55041011: Flame Retardant Viscose (Non-Bamboo) (this hsn code) | ₹89 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 55041090: Of viscose rayon: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041090/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #4 | [HSN Code 55049090: Unprocessed artificial staple fibres \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55049090/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 55041000: Obtained from wood other than bamboo](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041000/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 55041010: Obtained from bamboo](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041010/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 55041020: Other Synthetic Staple Fibres Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041020/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 55041021: Flame Retardant Viscose Rayon Fibre Obtained from Bamboo](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041021/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 55041029: Of viscose rayon: Obtained from bamboo : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55041029/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 55049010: Other \| Acetate Rayon Staple Fibre](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55049010/) | Nil |