--- title: "5311 HSN Code | HSN Code for Wood charcoal products in India" description: "Know more about 5311 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 5311 covering Wood charcoal products." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5311/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 5311: Wood charcoal products Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; Part of [Chapter 53: Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-53/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 53110011 | [Other vegetable textile fabrics (unbleached): Raw VegTex](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110011/) | | 53110012 | [Bleached Vegetable Textile Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110012/) | | 53110013 | [Dyed Vegetable Textile Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110013/) | | 53110014 | [Other vegetable textile fabrics (printed): VegTex Print](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110014/) | | 53110015 | [Coir Fabrics and Geotextiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110015/) | | 53110019 | [Other vegetable textile fabrics (other): VegTex Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110019/) | | 53110021 | [Cotton Carpets Backing Fabric ≤ 300 g/m²](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110021/) | | 53110022 | [Cotton Carpets Backing Fabric > 300 g/m²](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110022/) | | 53110023 | [Dyed Paper Yarn Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110023/) | | 53110024 | [Cotton Carpet Backing Fabric of Different Weight](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110024/) | | 53110029 | [Other Paper Yarn Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-53110029/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 5311 It includes Wood charcoal products ### What should my invoice and records include for Wood charcoal products? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Wood charcoal products? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Wood charcoal products? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### How are warranty replacements of Wood charcoal products handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ### Any special steps when selling Wood charcoal products through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹90 Cr (+13.99% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹30 Cr (−29.07% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹60 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #425 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 53: 1.74% of its exports; import side 0.53% - Rank within Chapter 53: #7 of 10 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #838 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +13.99% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 53: 1.74% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 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 Ch. 53 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 53 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 66.57 | 0.0029% | — | 2.14% | 25.07 | 0.0007% | — | 1.13% | +41.50 | #789 | | FY 2019-20 | 69.40 | 0.0031% | +4.25% | 2.19% | 38.51 | 0.0011% | +53.61% | 1.43% | +30.89 | #794 | | FY 2020-21 | 78.20 | 0.0036% | +12.68% | 1.98% | 10.49 | 0.0004% | −72.76% | 0.57% | +67.71 | #768 | | FY 2021-22 | 71.10 | 0.0023% | −9.08% | 1.41% | 38.84 | 0.0008% | +270.26% | 1.24% | +32.26 | #829 | | FY 2022-23 | 79.81 | 0.0022% | +12.25% | 2.13% | 27.45 | 0.0005% | −29.33% | 0.65% | +52.36 | #834 | | FY 2023-24 | 79.12 | 0.0022% | −0.86% | 2.02% | 42.58 | 0.0008% | +55.12% | 0.82% | +36.54 | #839 | | FY 2024-25 | 90.19 | 0.0024% | +13.99% | 1.74% | 30.20 | 0.0005% | −29.07% | 0.53% | +59.99 | #838 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.19%/yr, imports 3.15%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.19% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹66.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹90.19 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 ranked #838 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 ranks #838 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 53, it ranks #7 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #425 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 13.99% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹59.99 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹90.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹30.20 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹59.99 Crore — ranking #425 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Wood charcoal products India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 have grown at 3.15% CAGR, reaching ₹30.20 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 contributes 1.74% of Chapter 53 exports — ranked #7 Among the 10 sub-chapters under Chapter 53, HSN Sub-Chapter 5311 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.74% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.53% share (rank #9). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 53 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5305: Vegetable textile fibers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5305/) | ₹3,212 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5309: Woven Fabrics Of Flax](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5309/) | ₹700 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5310: Jute woven fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5310/) | ₹652 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5306: Flax yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5306/) | ₹159 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5307: Jute yarns](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5307/) | ₹156 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5303: Jute and bast fibers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5303/) | ₹135 Cr | | #7 | HSN Sub-Chapter 5311: Wood charcoal products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹90 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5301: Raw flax & flax waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5301/) | ₹41 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5308: Paper and yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5308/) | ₹34 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5302: Raw True Hemp](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5302/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 5301 | [Raw flax & flax waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5301/) | | 5302 | [Raw True Hemp](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5302/) | | 5303 | [Jute and bast fibers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5303/) | | 5305 | [Vegetable textile fibers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5305/) | | 5306 | [Flax yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5306/) | | 5307 | [Jute yarns](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5307/) | | 5308 | [Paper and yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5308/) | | 5309 | [Woven Fabrics Of Flax](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5309/) | | 5310 | [Jute woven fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5310/) |