--- title: "HSN Code for Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) | HSN 55121120 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55121120 related to Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121120/" --- # HSN Code 55121120: Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) - [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 :Bleached | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55121120 ? It includes Polyester staple fibres, printed ### How much GST applies to Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)? Under HSN 55121120, Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)? 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 Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)? 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 Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)? 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 55121120 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (−41.12% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹34 Cr (−4.86% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹33 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9925 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5512: 0.34% of its exports; import side 15.11% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5512: #11 of 15 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -15.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8121 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +212.00% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5512: 0.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55121120 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 | 3.28 | 0.0001% | — | 2.54% | 28.73 | 0.0008% | — | 19.26% | −25.45 | #6371 | | FY 2019-20 | 2.42 | 0.0001% | −26.22% | 1.65% | 33.77 | 0.0010% | +17.54% | 20.13% | −31.35 | #6730 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.01% | 0.61% | 19.66 | 0.0007% | −41.78% | 16.37% | −18.91 | #7892 | | FY 2021-22 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | +212.00% | 0.84% | 37.84 | 0.0008% | +92.47% | 18.34% | −35.50 | #7162 | | FY 2022-23 | 3.34 | 0.0001% | +42.74% | 0.72% | 38.97 | 0.0007% | +2.99% | 15.99% | −35.63 | #6886 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.97 | 0.0001% | −41.02% | 0.44% | 35.82 | 0.0006% | −8.08% | 14.78% | −33.85 | #7593 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.16 | 0.0000% | −41.12% | 0.34% | 34.08 | 0.0006% | −4.86% | 15.11% | −32.92 | #8121 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -15.91%/yr, imports 2.89%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55121120 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -15.91% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 55121120 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.91% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55121120 ranked #8121 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55121120 ranks #8121 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5512, it ranks #11 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #9925 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55121120 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55121120 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 212.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹32.92 Crore in HSN Code 55121120 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹34.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹32.92 Crore — ranking #9925 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 2.89% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) India's imports under HSN Code 55121120 have grown at 2.89% CAGR, reaching ₹34.08 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55121120 contributes 0.34% of Sub-Chapter 5512 exports — ranked #11 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5512, HSN Code 55121120 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.11% share (rank #2). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121110/) | ₹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 | | #11 | HSN Code 55121120: Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%) (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |