--- title: "HSN Code for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair | HSN 55163400 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 55163400 related to Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-55163400/" --- # HSN Code 55163400: Printed 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 : Printed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 55163400 ? It includes Bleached Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%) ### How much GST applies to Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair? Under HSN 55163400, Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Printed 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Printed 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 Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55163400 (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 (+133.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7313 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.03% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +1,600.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55163400 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 17.17 | 0.0005% | — | 4.61% | −17.17 | — | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.44% | 0.10% | −0.43 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,600.00% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.17 | #8966 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +329.41% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.73 | #8273 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.56% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +0.07 | #9559 | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.02% | −0.03 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +133.33% | 0.03% | −0.07 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -60.03%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55163400 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 55163400 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55163400 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55163400 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,600.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.07 Crore in HSN Code 55163400 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.07 Crore — ranking #7313 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -60.03% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair India's imports under HSN Code 55163400 have grown at -60.03% CAGR, reaching ₹0.07 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 55163400: Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Wool or Fine Hair (this hsn code) | Nil |