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# HSN Code 55163300: Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair

- [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 wool or fine animal hair : Of yarns of different colours | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55163300 ?

It includes Unbleached Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair?

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 Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair?

Under HSN 55163300, Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair?

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 Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair?

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 Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair?

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 Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55163300 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−30.77% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7455 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.09%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +37.50% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55163300

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% | — | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.10% | −0.22 | #8947 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +37.50% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.79% | 0.07% | −0.10 | #8780 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.05% | −0.16 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +156.25% | 0.12% | −0.41 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +97.56% | 0.46% | −0.81 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.90% | 0.16% | −0.26 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.77% | 0.09% | −0.18 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -11.71%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55163300 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 55163300

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55163300 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55163300 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 37.50% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.18 Crore in HSN Code 55163300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.18 Crore — ranking #7455 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -11.71% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair

India's imports under HSN Code 55163300 have grown at -11.71% CAGR, reaching ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## 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 |
| — | HSN Code 55163300: Mixed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair (this hsn code) | Nil |