--- title: "HSN Code for Polyester staple fibres, printed | HSN 55121920 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55121920 related to Polyester staple fibres, printed with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55121920/" --- # HSN Code 55121920: Polyester staple fibres, printed - [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 : Other : Printed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55121920 ? It includes Acrylic staple fibres, unbleached ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Polyester staple fibres, printed? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Polyester staple fibres, printed 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, printed; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Polyester staple fibres, printed? Under HSN 55121920, Polyester staple fibres, printed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Polyester staple fibres, printed? 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 Polyester staple fibres, printed? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55121920 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹11 Cr (+66.10% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹15 Cr (−41.66% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8578 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5512: 3.19% of its exports; import side 6.84% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5512: #6 of 15 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -3.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5707 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +66.10% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5512: 3.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55121920 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 | 13.07 | 0.0006% | — | 10.12% | 5.22 | 0.0001% | — | 3.50% | +7.85 | #4672 | | FY 2019-20 | 19.89 | 0.0009% | +52.18% | 13.55% | 5.37 | 0.0002% | +2.87% | 3.20% | +14.52 | #4116 | | FY 2020-21 | 23.55 | 0.0011% | +18.40% | 19.03% | 5.71 | 0.0002% | +6.33% | 4.75% | +17.84 | #3976 | | FY 2021-22 | 19.93 | 0.0006% | −15.37% | 7.18% | 11.52 | 0.0003% | +101.75% | 5.58% | +8.41 | #4603 | | FY 2022-23 | 6.30 | 0.0002% | −68.39% | 1.36% | 12.23 | 0.0002% | +6.16% | 5.02% | −5.93 | #6206 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.49 | 0.0002% | +3.02% | 1.45% | 26.45 | 0.0005% | +116.27% | 10.92% | −19.96 | #6247 | | FY 2024-25 | 10.78 | 0.0003% | +66.10% | 3.19% | 15.43 | 0.0003% | −41.66% | 6.84% | −4.65 | #5707 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -3.16%/yr, imports 19.80%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55121920 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -3.16% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 55121920 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹13.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55121920 ranked #5707 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55121920 ranks #5707 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5512, it ranks #6 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #8578 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55121920 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55121920 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 66.10% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.65 Crore in HSN Code 55121920 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹15.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.78 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.65 Crore — ranking #8578 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 19.80% CAGR signals rising demand for Polyester staple fibres, printed India's imports under HSN Code 55121920 have grown at 19.80% CAGR, reaching ₹15.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55121920 contributes 3.19% of Sub-Chapter 5512 exports — ranked #6 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5512, HSN Code 55121920 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 3.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.84% share (rank #7). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |