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# HSN Code 55164400: Printed 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 : Printed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55164400 ?

It includes Unbleached Or Bleached| Bleached

### Any common misclassification issue with Printed 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Printed 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.

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55164400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−33.49% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−24.28% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7892 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 0.26% of its exports; import side 1.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #17 of 27 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 29.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7908 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +439.62% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 0.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55164400

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% | — | 0.06% | 5.27 | 0.0001% | — | 1.42% | −4.97 | #8546 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.21 | 0.0001% | +303.33% | 0.28% | 2.09 | 0.0001% | −60.34% | 0.46% | −0.88 | #7418 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.41% | 0.21% | 3.50 | 0.0001% | +67.46% | 1.10% | −2.67 | #7821 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.14% | 0.08% | 2.86 | 0.0001% | −18.29% | 0.82% | −2.33 | #8529 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.86 | 0.0001% | +439.62% | 0.47% | 1.89 | 0.0000% | −33.92% | 1.08% | +0.97 | #7055 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.15 | 0.0001% | −24.83% | 0.33% | 3.13 | 0.0001% | +65.61% | 1.89% | −0.98 | #7506 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.43 | 0.0000% | −33.49% | 0.26% | 2.37 | 0.0000% | −24.28% | 1.18% | −0.94 | #7908 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 29.73%/yr, imports -12.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55164400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 29.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55164400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55164400 ranked #7908 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55164400 ranks #7908 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #17 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #7892 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55164400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55164400 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 439.62% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.94 Crore in HSN Code 55164400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.37 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.94 Crore — ranking #7892 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.47% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%)

India's imports under HSN Code 55164400 have grown at -12.47% CAGR, reaching ₹2.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55164400 contributes 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #17

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55164400 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.18% share (rank #14).

## 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 |
| #17 | HSN Code 55164400: Printed Artificial Staple Fibre with Cotton (<85%) (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |