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# HSN Code 55162400: Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments

- [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 less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Printed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55162400 ?

It includes Bleached Wool Blend Fabric

### How much GST applies to Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments?

Under HSN 55162400, Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments?

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 55162400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+50.00% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹13 Cr (+48.66% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8661 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 1.36% of its exports; import side 6.31%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #11 of 27 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 17.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6163 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +717.14% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 1.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55162400

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 | 2.80 | 0.0001% | — | 0.59% | 4.83 | 0.0001% | — | 1.30% | −2.03 | #6555 |
| FY 2019-20 | 22.88 | 0.0010% | +717.14% | 5.36% | 11.51 | 0.0003% | +138.30% | 2.56% | +11.37 | #3935 |
| FY 2020-21 | 22.06 | 0.0010% | −3.58% | 5.61% | 4.54 | 0.0002% | −60.56% | 1.43% | +17.52 | #4067 |
| FY 2021-22 | 17.83 | 0.0006% | −19.18% | 2.74% | 5.71 | 0.0001% | +25.77% | 1.63% | +12.12 | #4739 |
| FY 2022-23 | 18.76 | 0.0005% | +5.22% | 3.10% | 8.00 | 0.0001% | +40.11% | 4.57% | +10.76 | #4752 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.88 | 0.0001% | −73.99% | 0.75% | 8.55 | 0.0002% | +6.88% | 5.17% | −3.67 | #6603 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.32 | 0.0002% | +50.00% | 1.36% | 12.71 | 0.0002% | +48.66% | 6.31% | −5.39 | #6163 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 17.37%/yr, imports 17.50%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55162400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 17.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55162400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.80 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55162400 ranked #6163 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55162400 ranks #6163 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #11 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8661 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55162400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55162400 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 717.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹5.39 Crore in HSN Code 55162400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹12.71 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.32 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.39 Crore — ranking #8661 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.50% CAGR signals rising demand for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments

India's imports under HSN Code 55162400 have grown at 17.50% CAGR, reaching ₹12.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55162400 contributes 1.36% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #11

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55162400 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 1.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.31% share (rank #8).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 55162400: Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Manmade Filaments (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |