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HSN Code 55161120: Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres

HSN Code 55161120 represents Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 55161120, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 55161120

HSN Code 55161120 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

55 - Man-made staple fibres

Sub Chapter

5516 - Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

Exempt (0%) for Khadi fabric sold through KVIC or KVIC-certified institutions or outlets; 5% otherwise. Source: Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate).

What does HSN Code 55161120 not include?

Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 55161110

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

HSN Code 55161300

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Of yarns of different colours

HSN Code 55161410

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Printed : Spun rayon printed shantung

HSN Code 55161420

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Spun rayon printed linen

HSN Code 55162110

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

HSN Code 55162120

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

HSN Code 55162200

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Dyed

HSN Code 55162300

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Of yarns of different colours

HSN Code 55162400

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Printed

HSN Code 55163110

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair :Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

HSN Code 55163120

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair :Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

HSN Code 55163200

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair :Dyed

HSN Code 55163300

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair : Of yarns of different colours

HSN Code 55163400

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair : Printed

HSN Code 55164110

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

HSN Code 55164120

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

HSN Code 55164200

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Dyed

HSN Code 55164300

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Of yarns of different colours

HSN Code 55164400

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Printed

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 55161120 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹7 Cr

+125.41% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−90.79% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹6 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3684 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5516

FY 2025-26

1.13%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5516’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.16% of Sub-Chapter 5516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5516

FY 2025-26

#14 of 27

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5516

Import-side rank: #21 of 27

At a glance

−6.45%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#6414

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+367.13%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.13%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516

Share of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 55161120

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4901

Balance

+8.54

Exports

10.89 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

2.31% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

2.35 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5482

Balance

+6.32

Exports

6.79 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−37.65% YoY

1.59% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.00% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7336

Balance

+0.51

Exports

1.43 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−78.94% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+95.74% YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6001

Balance

+6.36

Exports

6.68 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+367.13% YoY

1.02% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−65.22% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5889

Balance

+7.24

Exports

8.17 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+22.31% YoY

1.35% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+190.63% YoY

0.53% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6361

Balance

−2.39

Exports

5.99 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−26.68% YoY

0.92% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

8.38 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+801.08% YoY

5.06% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7188

Balance

−1.64

Exports

3.03 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−49.42% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

4.67 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−44.27% YoY

2.32% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6414

Balance

+6.40

Exports

6.83 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+125.41% YoY

1.13% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−90.79% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 5516

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−6.45% /yr

Imports

−21.54% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 5516 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹602.19 Cr

Import

₹274.06 Cr

Trade Balance

+328.13

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 55161120 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −6.45% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 55161120 have declined at a compound annual rate of −6.45% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹10.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.83 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 55161120 Ranked #6414 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 55161120 ranks #6414 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #14 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #3684 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 55161120 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55161120 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 367.13% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹6.40 Crore in HSN Code 55161120 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹6.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.40 Crore — ranking #3684 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −21.54% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres

India's imports under HSN Code 55161120 have grown at −21.54% CAGR, reaching ₹0.43 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 55161120 Contributes 1.13% of Sub-Chapter 5516 Exports — Ranked #14

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55161120 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 1.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.16% share (rank #21).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 55161120 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 55161120 ?

It includes Artificial staple fibres, yarns of different colours

Any common misclassification issue with Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres?

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 Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres?

Under HSN 55161120, Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bleached Woven Fabrics Containing at Least 85% Artificial Staple Fibres?

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

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