HSN Code 55121920: Polyester staple fibres, printed

HSN Code 55121920 represents Polyester staple fibres, printed under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Polyester staple fibres, printed correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 55121920, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Polyester staple fibres, printed.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 55121920

HSN Code 55121920 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other : Printed

Chapter

55 - Man-made staple fibres

Sub Chapter

5512 - Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 55121920 not include?

Polyester staple fibres, printed does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 55121110

Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached :Unbleached

HSN Code 55121120

Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached :Bleached

HSN Code 55121990

Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other : Other

HSN Code 55122110

Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

HSN Code 55122120

Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

HSN Code 55122910

Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other : Dyed

HSN Code 55122920

Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other : Printed

HSN Code 55122990

Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 55121920 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

+66.10% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹15 Cr

−41.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹5 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8578 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5512

FY 2024-25

3.19%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5512’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 6.84% of Sub-Chapter 5512’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5512

FY 2024-25

#6 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5512

Import-side rank: #7 of 15

At a glance

−3.16%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#5707

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+66.10%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

3.19%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5512

Share of Sub-Chapter 5512 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4672

Balance

+7.85

Exports

13.07 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

10.12% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

5.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

3.50% of Sub-Ch. 5512

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4116

Balance

+14.52

Exports

19.89 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+52.18% YoY

13.55% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

5.37 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+2.87% YoY

3.20% of Sub-Ch. 5512

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3976

Balance

+17.84

Exports

23.55 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+18.40% YoY

19.03% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

5.71 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+6.33% YoY

4.75% of Sub-Ch. 5512

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4603

Balance

+8.41

Exports

19.93 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−15.37% YoY

7.18% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

11.52 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+101.75% YoY

5.58% of Sub-Ch. 5512

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6206

Balance

−5.93

Exports

6.30 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−68.39% YoY

1.36% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

12.23 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+6.16% YoY

5.02% of Sub-Ch. 5512

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6247

Balance

−19.96

Exports

6.49 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+3.02% YoY

1.45% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

26.45 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+116.27% YoY

10.92% of Sub-Ch. 5512

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5707

Balance

−4.65

Exports

10.78 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+66.10% YoY

3.19% of Sub-Ch. 5512

Imports

15.43 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−41.66% YoY

6.84% of Sub-Ch. 5512

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.16% /yr

Imports

19.80% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 5512 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹337.43 Cr

Import

₹225.48 Cr

Trade Balance

+111.95

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 55121920 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.