HSN Chapter 55
HSN Chapter 55 — Man-made staple fibres
HSN Chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibres. It contains 16 four-digit headings and 373 HSN codes in total. Below is every heading in Chapter 55 with its GST 2.0 rate (verified against CBIC). Use the search tool for any specific 6- or 8-digit sub-code.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN codes in Chapter 55
373 codes · GST 2.0 rates per the CBIC GST rate schedule (effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07.
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5501 | Synthetic Filament Tow | 18% |
| 5502 | Artificial Filament Tow | 18% |
| 5503 | Synthetic Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning | 18% |
| 5504 | Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning | 18% |
| 5505 | Waste (Including Noils, Yarn Waste and Garnetted Stock) of Man-Made Fibres | 18% |
| 5506 | Synthetic Staple Fibres, Carded Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning | 18% |
| 5507 | Artificial Staple Fibres, Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning | 18% |
| 5508 | Sewing Thread of Man-Made Staple Fibres, Whether or Not Put Up for Retail Sale | 5% |
| 5509 | Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread) of Synthetic Staple Fibres, Not Put Up for Retail Sale | 5% |
| 5510 | Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread) of Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Put Up for Retail Sale | 5% |
| 5511 | Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread) of Man-Made Staple Fibres, Put Up for Retail Sale | 5% |
| 5512 | Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibres, Containing 85% or More by Weight of Synthetic Staple Fibres | 5% |
| 5513 | Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibres, Containing Less Than 85% by Weight of Such Fibres, Mixed Mainly or Solely with Cotton, of a Weight Not Exceeding 170 G/M1 | 5% |
| 5514 | Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibres, Containing Less Than 85% by Weight of Such Fibres, Mixed Mainly or Solely with Cotton, of a Weight Exceeding 170 G/M1 | 5% |
| 5515 | Other Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibres | 5% |
| 5516 | Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibres | 5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are in HSN Chapter 55?
Chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibres, spanning 16 headings and 373 HSN codes.
What is the GST rate for Chapter 55 goods?
GST rates vary by specific code under GST 2.0 (Nil, 5%, 18% or 40%). See the rate against each heading above, or search the exact 8-digit code in the HSN Code Finder.
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