HSN code list by chapter
HSN Code List Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
Synthetic and artificial staple fibres, yarn and fabrics are taxed at 5% from 22 September 2025.
HSN headings in this chapter
5501
Wool, not carded or combed
5502
Artificial filament tow
5503
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise
5504
Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise
5505
Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5506
Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherwise processed
5507
Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise
5508
Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put
5509
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres
5510
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres
5511
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres
5512
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85%
5513
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less
5514
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less
5515
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55
5516
Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
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