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# HSN Code 55051090: Of Synthetic Fibers | 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 5505: Herb seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5505/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of synthetic fibers : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55051090 ?

It includes Of nylon or other polyamides

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Of Synthetic Fibers / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Of Synthetic Fibers / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Of Synthetic Fibers / 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 Of Synthetic Fibers / 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.

### How much GST applies to Of Synthetic Fibers / Other?

Under HSN 55051090, Of Synthetic Fibers / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Of Synthetic Fibers / 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 55051090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹64 Cr (−4.75% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹27 Cr (−18.95% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹37 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2369 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5505: 92.84% of its exports; import side 35.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5505: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 27.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3272 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +248.76% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5505: 92.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55051090

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. 5505 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5505 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 15.12 | 0.0007% | — | 94.50% | 62.85 | 0.0018% | — | 35.11% | −47.73 | #4462 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.22 | 0.0005% | −25.79% | 72.86% | 19.11 | 0.0006% | −69.59% | 31.00% | −7.89 | #4857 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.64 | 0.0003% | −49.73% | 84.30% | 24.05 | 0.0008% | +25.85% | 69.21% | −18.41 | #5796 |
| FY 2021-22 | 19.67 | 0.0006% | +248.76% | 95.44% | 29.16 | 0.0006% | +21.25% | 40.08% | −9.49 | #4627 |
| FY 2022-23 | 66.43 | 0.0018% | +237.72% | 95.98% | 38.85 | 0.0007% | +33.23% | 35.61% | +27.58 | #3100 |
| FY 2023-24 | 67.52 | 0.0019% | +1.64% | 97.87% | 33.45 | 0.0006% | −13.90% | 44.66% | +34.07 | #3122 |
| FY 2024-25 | 64.31 | 0.0017% | −4.75% | 92.84% | 27.11 | 0.0004% | −18.95% | 35.01% | +37.20 | #3272 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 27.29%/yr, imports -13.08%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55051090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 27.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55051090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹64.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55051090 ranked #3272 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55051090 ranks #3272 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5505, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2369 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55051090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55051090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 248.76% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹37.20 Crore in HSN Code 55051090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹64.31 Cr exceeded imports of ₹27.11 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹37.20 Crore — ranking #2369 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -13.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Of Synthetic Fibers | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 55051090 have grown at -13.08% CAGR, reaching ₹27.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55051090 contributes 92.84% of Sub-Chapter 5505 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5505, HSN Code 55051090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 92.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 35.01% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5505

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 55051090: Of Synthetic Fibers \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹64 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 55051010: Of Synthetic Fibers \| Of Acrylic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55051010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 55052000: Of Artificial Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55052000/) | < ₹1 Crore |