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# HSN Code 55164200: Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)

- [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 cotton : Dyed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55164200 ?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%) 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 Fibre with Cotton (<85%); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)?

Under HSN 55164200, Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)?

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 Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55164200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−92.52% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (+5.80% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8229 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 0.56% of its exports; import side 2.63%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #15 of 27 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -10.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7198 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +130.35% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 0.56% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55164200

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 | 5.85 | 0.0003% | — | 1.24% | 1.73 | 0.0000% | — | 0.46% | +4.12 | #5671 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.53 | 0.0006% | +114.19% | 2.93% | 3.36 | 0.0001% | +94.22% | 0.75% | +9.17 | #4717 |
| FY 2020-21 | 15.19 | 0.0007% | +21.23% | 3.86% | 1.64 | 0.0001% | −51.19% | 0.52% | +13.55 | #4561 |
| FY 2021-22 | 34.99 | 0.0011% | +130.35% | 5.37% | 12.55 | 0.0003% | +665.24% | 3.58% | +22.44 | #3854 |
| FY 2022-23 | 34.21 | 0.0009% | −2.23% | 5.66% | 21.41 | 0.0004% | +70.60% | 12.22% | +12.80 | #3974 |
| FY 2023-24 | 40.09 | 0.0011% | +17.19% | 6.14% | 5.00 | 0.0001% | −76.65% | 3.02% | +35.09 | #3829 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.00 | 0.0001% | −92.52% | 0.56% | 5.29 | 0.0001% | +5.80% | 2.63% | −2.29 | #7198 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -10.53%/yr, imports 20.48%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55164200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -10.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55164200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -10.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹5.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55164200 ranked #7198 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55164200 ranks #7198 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #15 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8229 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55164200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55164200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 130.35% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.29 Crore in HSN Code 55164200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹5.29 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.29 Crore — ranking #8229 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 20.48% CAGR signals rising demand for Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)

India's imports under HSN Code 55164200 have grown at 20.48% CAGR, reaching ₹5.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55164200 contributes 0.56% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #15

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55164200 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.63% share (rank #11).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 55164200: Dyed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%) (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |