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# HSN Code 55070090: Staple Fibres (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 5507: Retail silk yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5507/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55070090 ?

It includes Of artificial staple fibres

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Staple Fibres (Other) is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Staple Fibres (Other)?

Under HSN 55070090, Staple Fibres (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Staple Fibres (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 Staple Fibres (Other)?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Staple Fibres (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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Staple Fibres (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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55070090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−16.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (−2.63% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8597 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5507: 8.06% of its exports; import side 55.53%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5507: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -32.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,500.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5507: 8.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55070090

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. 5507 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5507 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | 1.33 | 0.0000% | — | 37.05% | −0.81 | #8156 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.08% | 50.00% | 1.30 | 0.0000% | −2.26% | 30.73% | −1.29 | #9870 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,500.00% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.85% | 27.27% | −0.44 | #9006 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 4.94% | 2.92 | 0.0001% | +386.67% | 79.35% | −2.88 | #9874 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +450.00% | 68.75% | 5.35 | 0.0001% | +83.22% | 66.71% | −5.13 | #9229 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.73% | 50.00% | 4.95 | 0.0001% | −7.48% | 57.36% | −4.89 | #9987 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −16.67% | 8.06% | 4.82 | 0.0001% | −2.63% | 55.53% | −4.77 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -32.31%/yr, imports 23.94%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55070090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -32.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55070090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -32.31% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55070090 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55070090 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5507, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8597 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55070090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55070090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,500.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.77 Crore in HSN Code 55070090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.77 Crore — ranking #8597 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.94% CAGR signals rising demand for Staple Fibres (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 55070090 have grown at 23.94% CAGR, reaching ₹4.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55070090 contributes 8.06% of Sub-Chapter 5507 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5507, HSN Code 55070090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 8.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 55.53% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5507

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 55070020: Viscose Tops](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55070020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | HSN Code 55070090: Staple Fibres (Other) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 55070010: Acetate Rayon Tops](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55070010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 55070030: Polynosic Tops](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55070030/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 55070040: High Wet Modulus Tops](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55070040/) | Nil |