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# HSN Code 55151320: Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)

- [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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5515/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of polyester staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair : Bleached | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55151320 ?

It includes Other Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Wool/Hair)

### How much GST applies to Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)?

Under HSN 55151320, Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)?

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 55151320 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5588 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5515: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5515: #37 of 51 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -10.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5515: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55151320

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. 5515 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5515 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.03 | #9774 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.04 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -10.91%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55151320 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -10.91% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55151320 have declined at a compound annual rate of -10.91% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55151320 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55151320 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5515, it ranks #37 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #5588 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55151320 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55151320 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 55151320 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.01 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #5588 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 55151320 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 5515 exports — ranked #37

Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5515, HSN Code 55151320 ranks #37 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5515

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 55151130: Bleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151130/) | ₹2,437 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 55151330: Bleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Wool/Hair)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151330/) | ₹297 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 55151140: Other Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151140/) | ₹160 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 55151190: Dyed Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151190/) | ₹148 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 55151230: Dyed Polyester Staple Fibres Mixed Mainly with Manmade Filaments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151230/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 55159130: Dyed Woven Fabrics Mainly Made with Manmade Filaments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55159130/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 55159930: Dyed Woven Fabrics of Manmade Filaments: Other Types](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55159930/) | ₹57 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 55159990: Other Woven Fabrics Mainly of Manmade Filaments: Other Types](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55159990/) | ₹26 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 55159190: Other Woven Fabrics Mainly of Manmade Filaments: Other Types](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55159190/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 55151930: Of Polyester Staple Fibres \|Other\|Dyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151930/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #37 | HSN Code 55151320: Unbleached Polyester Fabrics (Mixed Viscose) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |