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# HSN Code 55169200: Other : Dyed

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55169200 ?

It includes Other | Printed

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Dyed is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Other : Dyed?

Under HSN 55169200, Other : Dyed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Dyed?

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 Other : Dyed?

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 Other : Dyed?

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 55169200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹52 Cr (−28.76% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹23 Cr (+31.92% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹28 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2578 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 9.57% of its exports; import side 11.62%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #4 of 27 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3576 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +81.29% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 9.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55169200

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 | 128.53 | 0.0056% | — | 27.28% | 7.51 | 0.0002% | — | 2.02% | +121.02 | #1737 |
| FY 2019-20 | 102.64 | 0.0047% | −20.14% | 24.03% | 11.32 | 0.0003% | +50.73% | 2.52% | +91.32 | #1987 |
| FY 2020-21 | 65.73 | 0.0031% | −35.96% | 16.72% | 9.01 | 0.0003% | −20.41% | 2.84% | +56.72 | #2563 |
| FY 2021-22 | 119.16 | 0.0038% | +81.29% | 18.28% | 12.65 | 0.0003% | +40.40% | 3.60% | +106.51 | #2189 |
| FY 2022-23 | 103.08 | 0.0028% | −13.49% | 17.05% | 15.14 | 0.0003% | +19.68% | 8.64% | +87.94 | #2486 |
| FY 2023-24 | 72.54 | 0.0020% | −29.63% | 11.10% | 17.73 | 0.0003% | +17.11% | 10.71% | +54.81 | #3023 |
| FY 2024-25 | 51.68 | 0.0014% | −28.76% | 9.57% | 23.39 | 0.0004% | +31.92% | 11.62% | +28.29 | #3576 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.09%/yr, imports 20.85%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55169200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.09% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55169200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.09% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹128.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹51.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169200 ranked #3576 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55169200 ranks #3576 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #4 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #2578 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55169200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55169200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 81.29% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹28.29 Crore in HSN Code 55169200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹51.68 Cr exceeded imports of ₹23.39 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹28.29 Crore — ranking #2578 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 20.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : Dyed

India's imports under HSN Code 55169200 have grown at 20.85% CAGR, reaching ₹23.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169200 contributes 9.57% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #4

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55169200 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 9.57% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.62% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |