--- title: "HSN Code for Polyester Fibres| Printed | HSN 55151940 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55151940 related to Polyester Fibres| Printed with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55151940/" --- # HSN Code 55151940: Polyester 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5515/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Of polyester staple fibres :Other: Printed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55151940 ? It includes Unbleached Acrylic/Modacrylic Fabrics (Mixed Filaments) ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Polyester 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 Fibres/ Printed; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Polyester 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Polyester 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Polyester Fibres/ Printed? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Polyester Fibres/ Printed? Under HSN 55151940, Polyester Fibres/ Printed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55151940 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−85.60% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5420 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5515: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.03% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5515: #32 of 51 by export value; import-side #25 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -49.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9472 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +98.90% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5515: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55151940 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 | 11.02 | 0.0005% | — | 0.35% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +11.02 | #4889 | | FY 2019-20 | 6.32 | 0.0003% | −42.65% | 0.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +6.28 | #5573 | | FY 2020-21 | 2.06 | 0.0001% | −67.41% | 0.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +2.06 | #6952 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.81 | 0.0001% | −12.14% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.81 | #7435 | | FY 2022-23 | 3.60 | 0.0001% | +98.90% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.60 | #6796 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.25 | 0.0000% | −65.28% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.25 | #8041 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.60% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +0.04 | #9472 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -49.63%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55151940 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -49.63% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 55151940 have declined at a compound annual rate of -49.63% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55151940 ranked #9472 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55151940 ranks #9472 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5515, it ranks #32 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #5420 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55151940 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55151940 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 98.90% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.04 Crore in HSN Code 55151940 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.14 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.04 Crore — ranking #5420 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 55151940 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 5515 exports — ranked #32 Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5515, HSN Code 55151940 ranks #32 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #25). ## 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 | | #32 | HSN Code 55151940: Polyester Fibres\| Printed (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |