--- title: "HSN Code for Spun rayon printed linen | HSN 55161420 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55161420 related to Spun rayon printed linen with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55161420/" --- # HSN Code 55161420: Spun rayon printed linen - [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 5516: Artificial staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5516/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Spun rayon printed linen | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55161420 ? It includes Unbleached Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments ### Any common misclassification issue with Spun rayon printed linen? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Spun rayon printed linen is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Spun rayon printed linen; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Spun rayon printed linen? Under HSN 55161420, Spun rayon printed linen attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Spun rayon printed linen? 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 Spun rayon printed linen? 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 Spun rayon printed linen? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55161420 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−96.92% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−98.36% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7219 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #23 of 27 by export value; import-side #24 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #10305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +1,066.67% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55161420 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. 5516 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5516 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | −0.32 | #9921 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | −0.15 | #9985 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9964 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,066.67% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.35 | #8954 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +85.71% | 0.10% | 3.05 | 0.0001% | — | 1.84% | −2.40 | #8592 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.92% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.36% | 0.02% | −0.03 | #10305 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.25%/yr, imports -26.99%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55161420 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.25% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 55161420 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55161420 ranked #10305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55161420 ranks #10305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #23 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #7219 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55161420 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55161420 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,066.67% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.03 Crore in HSN Code 55161420 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.03 Crore — ranking #7219 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -26.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Spun rayon printed linen India's imports under HSN Code 55161420 have grown at -26.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 55161420 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #23 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55161420 ranks #23 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #24). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5516 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 55161110: Artificial staple fibres, unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55161110/) | ₹175 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 55161490: Dyed artificial staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55161490/) | ₹92 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 55161200: Dyed artificial staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55161200/) | ₹91 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 55169200: Other : Dyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55169200/) | ₹52 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 55162200: Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55162200/) | ₹31 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 55169300: Other : Of yarns of different colours](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55169300/) | ₹19 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 55161410: Spun rayon printed shantung](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55161410/) | ₹16 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 55169400: Other \| Printed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55169400/) | ₹14 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 55164110: Unbleached Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55164110/) | ₹13 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 55161300: Artificial staple fibres, yarns of different colours](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55161300/) | ₹8 Cr | | #23 | HSN Code 55161420: Spun rayon printed linen (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |