Find GST Rates & HSN

HSN Code 55164400: Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton

HSN Code 55164400 represents Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 55164400, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton.

Free Live Demo Available Today

Don’t Let HSN Mistakes Affect Your GST Filing

Manage correct HSN codes and GST rates with BUSY.

Trusted by 6,00,000+ Users
4.5 Google Rating
40K+ Monthly Downloads
Free Mobile App
+91

* No credit card required

Description of Goods for HSN Code 55164400

HSN Code 55164400 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Printed

Chapter

55 - Man-made staple fibres

Sub Chapter

5516 - Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

Exempt (0%) for Khadi fabric sold through KVIC or KVIC-certified institutions or outlets; 5% otherwise. Source: Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate).

What does HSN Code 55164400 not include?

Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton does not include products with the following descriptions.

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Of yarns of different colours

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Printed : Spun rayon printed shantung

Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres : Spun rayon printed linen

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Dyed

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Of yarns of different colours

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments : Printed

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair :Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair :Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair :Dyed

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

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair : Printed

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Dyed

Containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton : Of yarns of different colours

Stop worrying about HSN & TAX compliance

BUSY auto-applies the correct HSN codes & GST rates, ensuring 100% error-free billing every single time.

Automatic Updates
Error-free GSTR
6,00,000+ Happy Users
+91

* No credit card required

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 55164400 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹2 Cr

+50.35% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

+37.55% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹1 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8033 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5516

FY 2025-26

0.36%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5516’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.19% of Sub-Chapter 5516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5516

FY 2025-26

#17 of 27

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5516

Import-side rank: #14 of 27

At a glance

32.49%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#7680

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+439.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.36%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516

Share of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 55164400

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8546

Balance

−4.97

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

5.27 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

1.42% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7418

Balance

−0.88

Exports

1.21 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+303.33% YoY

0.28% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

2.09 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−60.34% YoY

0.46% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7821

Balance

−2.67

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−31.41% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

3.50 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+67.46% YoY

1.10% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8529

Balance

−2.33

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−36.14% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

2.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−18.29% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7055

Balance

+0.97

Exports

2.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+439.62% YoY

0.47% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

1.89 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.92% YoY

1.08% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7506

Balance

−0.98

Exports

2.15 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−24.83% YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

3.13 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+65.61% YoY

1.89% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7908

Balance

−0.94

Exports

1.43 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.49% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

2.37 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−24.28% YoY

1.18% of Sub-Ch. 5516

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7680

Balance

−1.11

Exports

2.15 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+50.35% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 5516

Imports

3.26 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+37.55% YoY

1.19% of Sub-Ch. 5516

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

32.49% /yr

Imports

−6.63% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 5516 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹602.19 Cr

Import

₹274.06 Cr

Trade Balance

+328.13

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 55164400 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 32.49% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 55164400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.49% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.15 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 55164400 Ranked #7680 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 55164400 ranks #7680 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #17 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8033 of 12872.

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 ₹1.11 Crore in HSN Code 55164400 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹3.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.15 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.11 Crore — ranking #8033 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −6.63% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton

India's imports under HSN Code 55164400 have grown at −6.63% CAGR, reaching ₹3.26 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 55164400 Contributes 0.36% 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 0.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.19% share (rank #14).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 55164400 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 55164400 ?

It includes Unbleached Or Bleached| Bleached

Any common misclassification issue with Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton?

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 Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton?

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 Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton?

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 Fabrics of Under 85% Artificial Staple Fibres Blended With Cotton?

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.

Found this useful? Add BUSY as a preferred source to see more of us on Google.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.