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5503.20

Subheading in 5503 — Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of polyesters

$225MIndia’s exports in 2025
67countries bought from India in 2025
2,29,142tonnes shipped in 2025
94%of 5503 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Nepal
  2. Türkiye
  3. USA
  4. Egypt
  5. Belgium
  6. Spain
  7. Mexico
  8. Bangladesh
  9. Germany
  10. Peru

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
5503.20.00Of polyesters5%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 5503

5503.40Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of polypropylene$11M in 20255503.30Acrylic or modacrylic$2.8M in 20255503.11Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids$660K in 20255503.90Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning — other types$130K in 20255503.19Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of nylon or other polyamides: Other$100K in 2025