--- title: "HSN Code for Polyester staple fibres, unbleached | HSN 55121110 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55121110 related to Polyester staple fibres, unbleached with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121110/" --- # HSN Code 55121110: Polyester staple fibres, unbleached - [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 5512: Synthetic staple fibre fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5512/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached :Unbleached | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55121110 ? It includes Polyester staple fibres, dyed ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Polyester staple fibres, unbleached? 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 Polyester staple fibres, unbleached? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Polyester staple fibres, unbleached? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Polyester staple fibres, unbleached is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Polyester staple fibres, unbleached; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Polyester staple fibres, unbleached? Under HSN 55121110, Polyester staple fibres, unbleached attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55121110 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹23 Cr (+6.14% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4 Cr (+90.13% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹19 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2883 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5512: 6.76% of its exports; import side 1.88% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5512: #3 of 15 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4688 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +135.62% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5512: 6.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55121110 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. 5512 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5512 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 11.15 | 0.0005% | — | 8.63% | 3.52 | 0.0001% | — | 2.36% | +7.63 | #4869 | | FY 2019-20 | 13.99 | 0.0006% | +25.47% | 9.53% | 2.25 | 0.0001% | −36.08% | 1.34% | +11.74 | #4584 | | FY 2020-21 | 14.01 | 0.0007% | +0.14% | 11.32% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.11% | 0.39% | +13.54 | #4668 | | FY 2021-22 | 33.01 | 0.0011% | +135.62% | 11.88% | 1.57 | 0.0000% | +234.04% | 0.76% | +31.44 | #3923 | | FY 2022-23 | 33.95 | 0.0009% | +2.85% | 7.32% | 2.40 | 0.0000% | +52.87% | 0.99% | +31.55 | #3988 | | FY 2023-24 | 21.49 | 0.0006% | −36.70% | 4.80% | 2.23 | 0.0000% | −7.08% | 0.92% | +19.26 | #4676 | | FY 2024-25 | 22.81 | 0.0006% | +6.14% | 6.76% | 4.24 | 0.0001% | +90.13% | 1.88% | +18.57 | #4688 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.67%/yr, imports 3.15%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55121110 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.67% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 55121110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.81 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55121110 ranked #4688 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55121110 ranks #4688 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5512, it ranks #3 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2883 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55121110 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55121110 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 135.62% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹18.57 Crore in HSN Code 55121110 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹22.81 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹18.57 Crore — ranking #2883 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Polyester staple fibres, unbleached India's imports under HSN Code 55121110 have grown at 3.15% CAGR, reaching ₹4.24 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55121110 contributes 6.76% of Sub-Chapter 5512 exports — ranked #3 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5512, HSN Code 55121110 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.88% share (rank #8). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5512 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 55121910: Polyester staple fibres, dyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121910/) | ₹211 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 55121990: Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics Containing ≥85% Fibre](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121990/) | ₹46 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 55121110: Polyester staple fibres, unbleached (this hsn code) | ₹23 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 55122910: Dyed Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55122910/) | ₹16 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 55122990: Other Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55122990/) | ₹11 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 55121920: Polyester staple fibres, printed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121920/) | ₹11 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 55129910: Other \| Other \| Dyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55129910/) | ₹7 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 55129990: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55129990/) | ₹7 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 55122120: Acrylic Filament Yarn for Textile Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55122120/) | ₹1 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 55122920: Printed Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55122920/) | ₹1 Cr |