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# HSN Code 55169400: Other | Printed

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 55169400 ?

It includes Cotton wadding

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Printed is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Printed?

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 / Printed?

Under HSN 55169400, Other / Printed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Printed?

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 / Printed?

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 55169400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+49.95% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (+368.64% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3920 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5516: 2.58% of its exports; import side 5.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5516: #8 of 27 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 46.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5365 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +257.55% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5516: 2.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 55169400

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 | 1.39 | 0.0001% | — | 0.30% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.38 | #7310 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.97 | 0.0002% | +257.55% | 1.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +9,600.00% | 0.22% | +4.00 | #5858 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.89 | 0.0002% | −21.73% | 0.99% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.52% | 0.15% | +3.41 | #6235 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.85 | 0.0001% | −1.03% | 0.59% | 4.68 | 0.0001% | +875.00% | 1.33% | −0.83 | #6658 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.79 | 0.0001% | −27.53% | 0.46% | 3.45 | 0.0001% | −26.28% | 1.97% | −0.66 | #7075 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.29 | 0.0003% | +232.97% | 1.42% | 2.20 | 0.0000% | −36.23% | 1.33% | +7.09 | #5823 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.93 | 0.0004% | +49.95% | 2.58% | 10.31 | 0.0002% | +368.64% | 5.12% | +3.62 | #5365 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 46.83%/yr, imports 217.84%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 55169400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 46.83% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 55169400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 46.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169400 ranked #5365 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 55169400 ranks #5365 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5516, it ranks #8 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #3920 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 55169400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 55169400 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 257.55% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.62 Crore in HSN Code 55169400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹13.93 Cr exceeded imports of ₹10.31 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.62 Crore — ranking #3920 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 217.84% CAGR signals rising demand for Other | Printed

India's imports under HSN Code 55169400 have grown at 217.84% CAGR, reaching ₹10.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 55169400 contributes 2.58% of Sub-Chapter 5516 exports — ranked #8

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5516, HSN Code 55169400 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.12% share (rank #9).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |