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# HSN Code 55169110: Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55169110 ?

It includes Other : Dyed

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached?

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 much GST applies to Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached?

Under HSN 55169110, Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached?

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 55169110 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+519.05% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+321.05% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4807 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 0.24% of its exports; import side 0.40%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #18 of 27 by export value; import-side #20

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #8001 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +519.05% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55169110

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% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | −0.43 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | −0.25 | #10058 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +250.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.85% | 0.07% | −0.06 | #9782 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +46.15% | 0.11% | +0.02 | #9406 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.30 | 0.0000% | +519.05% | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +321.05% | 0.40% | +0.50 | #8001 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 10.90%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55169110 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 55169110

India exported ₹1.30 Crore worth of Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 55169110 ranked #8001 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55169110 ranks #8001 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #18 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #4807 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55169110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55169110 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 519.05% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.50 Crore in HSN Code 55169110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.80 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.50 Crore — ranking #4807 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.90% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached

India's imports under HSN Code 55169110 have grown at 10.90% CAGR, reaching ₹0.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169110 contributes 0.24% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #18

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55169110 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.40% share (rank #20).

## 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 |
| #18 | HSN Code 55169110: Other : Unbleached or bleached : unbleached (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |