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# HSN Code 56050090: Imitation Zari Thread

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-56/)
- [Sub-chapter 5605: Metallised Yarn Combined With Metal](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5605/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Metallised yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56050090 ?

It includes Zari Trimmings (Gimped Yarn)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Imitation Zari Thread?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Imitation Zari Thread?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Imitation Zari Thread is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Imitation Zari Thread?

Under HSN 56050090, Imitation Zari Thread attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Imitation Zari Thread?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 56050090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹50 Cr (+57.21% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹14 Cr (−60.36% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹36 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2390 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5605: 74.15% of its exports; import side 42.99%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5605: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3627 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +57.21% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5605: 74.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56050090

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. 5605 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5605 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 84.28 | 0.0037% | — | 67.79% | 87.06 | 0.0024% | — | 97.63% | −2.78 | #2221 |
| FY 2019-20 | 75.93 | 0.0034% | −9.91% | 69.03% | 155.38 | 0.0046% | +78.47% | 97.23% | −79.45 | #2341 |
| FY 2020-21 | 65.25 | 0.0030% | −14.07% | 82.55% | 33.60 | 0.0012% | −78.38% | 88.68% | +31.65 | #2573 |
| FY 2021-22 | 56.43 | 0.0018% | −13.52% | 77.41% | 98.61 | 0.0022% | +193.48% | 92.34% | −42.18 | #3198 |
| FY 2022-23 | 52.89 | 0.0015% | −6.27% | 73.07% | 23.89 | 0.0004% | −75.77% | 69.81% | +29.00 | #3402 |
| FY 2023-24 | 31.97 | 0.0009% | −39.55% | 68.02% | 35.27 | 0.0006% | +47.64% | 72.56% | −3.30 | #4156 |
| FY 2024-25 | 50.26 | 0.0014% | +57.21% | 74.15% | 13.98 | 0.0002% | −60.36% | 42.99% | +36.28 | #3627 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.25%/yr, imports -26.28%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56050090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56050090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹84.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹50.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56050090 ranked #3627 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56050090 ranks #3627 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5605, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2390 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56050090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56050090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 57.21% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹36.28 Crore in HSN Code 56050090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹50.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹13.98 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹36.28 Crore — ranking #2390 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -26.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Imitation Zari Thread

India's imports under HSN Code 56050090 have grown at -26.28% CAGR, reaching ₹13.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56050090 contributes 74.15% of Sub-Chapter 5605 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5605, HSN Code 56050090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 74.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 42.99% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5605

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 56050090: Imitation Zari Thread (this hsn code) | ₹50 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 56050020: Agglomerated Manganese Ore](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56050020/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 56050010: Other Metallised Yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56050010/) | ₹8 Cr |