HSN Code 55161200: Dyed artificial staple fibres

HSN Code 55161200 represents Dyed artificial staple fibres under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Dyed artificial staple fibres correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 55161200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Dyed artificial staple fibres.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 55161200

HSN Code 55161200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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%

What does HSN Code 55161200 not include?

Dyed 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 55161120

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

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 55161200 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

₹91 Cr

−18.13% vs FY 2023-24

0.0025% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹20 Cr

+16.18% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹71 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1877 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5516

FY 2024-25

16.82%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5516’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 9.77% of Sub-Chapter 5516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5516

FY 2024-25

#3 of 27

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 27

At a glance

−1.84%

Export CAGR

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

#2799

National Export Rank

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

+51.26%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

16.82%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516

Share of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 55161200

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 #2001

Balance

+82.31

Exports

101.49 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

— YoY

21.54% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

19.18 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

5.15% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2329

Balance

+54.12

Exports

76.47 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−24.65% YoY

17.90% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

22.35 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+16.53% YoY

4.97% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2637

Balance

+50.93

Exports

61.94 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−19.00% YoY

15.75% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

11.01 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−50.74% YoY

3.47% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2505

Balance

+66.05

Exports

93.69 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+51.26% YoY

14.37% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

27.64 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+151.04% YoY

7.88% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2549

Balance

+71.86

Exports

98.56 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+5.20% YoY

16.30% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

26.70 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−3.40% YoY

15.24% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2445

Balance

+93.98

Exports

110.91 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+12.53% YoY

16.98% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

16.93 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−36.59% YoY

10.23% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2799

Balance

+71.13

Exports

90.80 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−18.13% YoY

16.82% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

19.67 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+16.18% YoY

9.77% of Sub-Ch. 5516

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−1.84% /yr

Imports

0.42% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 5516 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹539.96 Cr

Import

₹201.33 Cr

Trade Balance

+338.63

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 55161200 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −1.84% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 55161200 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.84% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹101.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹90.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 55161200 Ranked #2799 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55161200 ranks #2799 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #3 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1877 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 55161200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55161200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 51.26% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹71.13 Crore in HSN Code 55161200 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹90.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹19.67 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹71.13 Crore — ranking #1877 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.42% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Dyed artificial staple fibres

India's imports under HSN Code 55161200 have grown at 0.42% CAGR, reaching ₹19.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 55161200 Contributes 16.82% of Sub-Chapter 5516 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55161200 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 16.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.77% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 55161200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 55161200 ?

It includes Spun rayon printed shantung

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dyed 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.

Any common misclassification issue with Dyed 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 Dyed 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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Dyed 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 Dyed artificial staple fibres; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Dyed artificial staple fibres?

Under HSN 55161200, Dyed artificial staple fibres attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.