--- title: "HSN Code for Bleached Polyester Twill | HSN 55131220 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55131220 related to Bleached Polyester Twill with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55131220/" --- # HSN Code 55131220: Bleached Polyester Twill - [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 5513: Synthetic staple fiber fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5513/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Unbleached or bleached : 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres : Bleached | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55131220 ? It includes Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Woven Fabrics ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bleached Polyester Twill? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Bleached Polyester Twill is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bleached Polyester Twill; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bleached Polyester Twill? 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 much GST applies to Bleached Polyester Twill? Under HSN 55131220, Bleached Polyester Twill attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bleached Polyester Twill? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Bleached Polyester Twill? 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 55131220 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (−74.88% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (+83.17% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7847 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5513: 0.27% of its exports; import side 3.20% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5513: #14 of 20 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8239 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +298.02% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5513: 0.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55131220 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. 5513 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5513 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.68% | +0.44 | #8028 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −8.20% | 0.16% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.56 | #8115 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −39.29% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | +0.29 | #8507 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.59% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.00% | 0.02% | +0.26 | #9011 | | FY 2022-23 | 1.01 | 0.0000% | +274.07% | 0.23% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.09% | +0.96 | #8094 | | FY 2023-24 | 4.02 | 0.0001% | +298.02% | 0.92% | 1.01 | 0.0000% | +1,920.00% | 1.89% | +3.01 | #6834 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.01 | 0.0000% | −74.88% | 0.27% | 1.85 | 0.0000% | +83.17% | 3.20% | −0.84 | #8239 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.77%/yr, imports 48.86%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55131220 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.77% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 55131220 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55131220 ranked #8239 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55131220 ranks #8239 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5513, it ranks #14 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #7847 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55131220 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55131220 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 298.02% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.84 Crore in HSN Code 55131220 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.84 Crore — ranking #7847 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 48.86% CAGR signals rising demand for Bleached Polyester Twill India's imports under HSN Code 55131220 have grown at 48.86% CAGR, reaching ₹1.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55131220 contributes 0.27% of Sub-Chapter 5513 exports — ranked #14 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5513, HSN Code 55131220 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.27% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.20% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5513 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 55132900: Dyed : Other woven fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55132900/) | ₹174 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 55131110: Polyester Staple Fibre Plain Weave: Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55131110/) | ₹81 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 55131120: Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Plain Weave Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55131120/) | ₹29 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 55132100: Dyed : Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55132100/) | ₹25 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 55132300: Dyed woven fabrics: Polyester staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55132300/) | ₹21 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 55134900: Printed \| Other Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55134900/) | ₹17 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 55133900: Other woven fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55133900/) | ₹10 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 55134100: Printed \| Of Polyester Staple Fibres,](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55134100/) | ₹6 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 55133100: Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics of Different Colours, Plain Weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55133100/) | ₹6 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 55131310: Unbleached Other Woven Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55131310/) | ₹3 Cr | | #14 | HSN Code 55131220: Bleached Polyester Twill (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |