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# HSN Code 55096900: Acrylic 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 5509: Synthetic fiber yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5509/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55096900 ?

It includes Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton

### How much GST applies to Acrylic staple fibres: Other?

Under HSN 55096900, Acrylic staple fibres: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Acrylic 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 Acrylic 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Acrylic 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Acrylic 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 55096900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹62 Cr (−7.60% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹107 Cr (+340.31% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹45 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10170 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5509: 1.67% of its exports; import side 6.68%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5509: #8 of 26 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3344 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +18.52% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5509: 1.67% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55096900

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. 5509 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5509 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 103.29 | 0.0045% | — | 2.54% | 5.61 | 0.0002% | — | 0.44% | +97.68 | #1974 |
| FY 2019-20 | 91.87 | 0.0042% | −11.06% | 2.81% | 4.96 | 0.0001% | −11.59% | 0.38% | +86.91 | #2103 |
| FY 2020-21 | 84.67 | 0.0039% | −7.84% | 3.01% | 5.85 | 0.0002% | +17.94% | 0.44% | +78.82 | #2253 |
| FY 2021-22 | 100.35 | 0.0032% | +18.52% | 2.09% | 9.93 | 0.0002% | +69.74% | 0.55% | +90.42 | #2408 |
| FY 2022-23 | 83.20 | 0.0023% | −17.09% | 1.92% | 15.56 | 0.0003% | +56.70% | 0.75% | +67.64 | #2795 |
| FY 2023-24 | 66.62 | 0.0018% | −19.93% | 1.80% | 24.19 | 0.0004% | +55.46% | 1.54% | +42.43 | #3139 |
| FY 2024-25 | 61.56 | 0.0017% | −7.60% | 1.67% | 106.51 | 0.0018% | +340.31% | 6.68% | −44.95 | #3344 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.26%/yr, imports 63.33%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55096900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.26% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55096900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.26% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹103.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹61.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55096900 ranked #3344 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55096900 ranks #3344 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5509, it ranks #8 of 26. By trade surplus, it ranks #10170 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55096900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55096900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 18.52% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹44.95 Crore in HSN Code 55096900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹106.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹61.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹44.95 Crore — ranking #10170 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 63.33% CAGR signals rising demand for Acrylic staple fibres: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 55096900 have grown at 63.33% CAGR, reaching ₹106.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55096900 contributes 1.67% of Sub-Chapter 5509 exports — ranked #8

Among the 26 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5509, HSN Code 55096900 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.68% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5509

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 55095300: Polyester Staple Fibre Yarn Mixed Mainly or Solely with Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55095300/) | ₹1,564 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 55095100: Polyester Staple Fibre Yarn (Mixed with Artificial Staple Fibres)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55095100/) | ₹740 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 55092200: Multiple/Cabled Yarn (≥85% Polyester Staple Fibres)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55092200/) | ₹358 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 55092100: Polyester staple fibres, single yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55092100/) | ₹283 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 55093200: Synthetic Filament Yarns of Polyamides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55093200/) | ₹283 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 55095200: Polyester Staple Fibre Yarn (Mixed with Wool/Fine Animal Hair)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55095200/) | ₹127 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 55095900: Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55095900/) | ₹80 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 55096900: Acrylic staple fibres: Other (this hsn code) | ₹62 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 55093100: Single Yarn (≥85% Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibres)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55093100/) | ₹55 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 55096200: Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Yarn (Mixed with Cotton)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55096200/) | ₹48 Cr |