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# HSN Code 55169300: Other : Of yarns of different colours

- [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 : Of yarns of different colours | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55169300 ?

It includes Wadding; other articles of wadding: Of cotton: Absorbent cotton wool

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Of yarns of different colours?

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.

### How much GST applies to Other : Of yarns of different colours?

Under HSN 55169300, Other : Of yarns of different colours attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Of yarns of different colours is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : Of yarns of different colours?

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 : Of yarns of different colours?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 55169300 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹19 Cr (+21.55% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+29.17% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹18 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2915 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 3.58% of its exports; import side 0.77%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #6 of 27 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4925 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +27.74% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 3.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55169300

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 | 22.18 | 0.0010% | — | 4.71% | 2.63 | 0.0001% | — | 0.71% | +19.55 | #3969 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.97 | 0.0008% | −18.98% | 4.21% | 1.90 | 0.0001% | −27.76% | 0.42% | +16.07 | #4260 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.52 | 0.0006% | −24.76% | 3.44% | 1.81 | 0.0001% | −4.74% | 0.57% | +11.71 | #4711 |
| FY 2021-22 | 17.27 | 0.0006% | +27.74% | 2.65% | 6.55 | 0.0001% | +261.88% | 1.87% | +10.72 | #4780 |
| FY 2022-23 | 19.40 | 0.0005% | +12.33% | 3.21% | 4.65 | 0.0001% | −29.01% | 2.65% | +14.75 | #4710 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.92 | 0.0004% | −17.94% | 2.44% | 1.20 | 0.0000% | −74.19% | 0.72% | +14.72 | #5089 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19.35 | 0.0005% | +21.55% | 3.58% | 1.55 | 0.0000% | +29.17% | 0.77% | +17.80 | #4925 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.25%/yr, imports -8.44%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55169300 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55169300 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹22.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169300 ranked #4925 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55169300 ranks #4925 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #6 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #2915 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55169300 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55169300 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 27.74% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹17.80 Crore in HSN Code 55169300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.35 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.55 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹17.80 Crore — ranking #2915 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -8.44% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other : Of yarns of different colours

India's imports under HSN Code 55169300 have grown at -8.44% CAGR, reaching ₹1.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169300 contributes 3.58% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #6

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55169300 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 3.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.77% share (rank #16).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |