HSN Codes · Chapter 55: Man-made Staple Fibres

HSN Code 5516

Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 5516

The first two digits (55) place this code in chapter 55 — Man-made Staple Fibres. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Synthetic and artificial staple fibres, their yarns, and woven fabrics.

More specific codes under 5516

  • 551611 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — unbleached or bleached
  • 55161110 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — unbleached or bleached — unbleached
  • 55161120 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — unbleached or bleached — bleached
  • 551612 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — dyed
  • 55161200 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — dyed — dyed
  • 551613 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — of yarns of different colours
  • 55161300 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — of yarns of different colours — of yarns of different colours
  • 551614 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — printed
  • 55161410 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — printed — spun rayon printed shantung
  • 55161420 — Man-made Staple Fibres — woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres — printed — spun rayon printed linen

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 5516 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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