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5506.20

Subheading in 5506 — Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of synthetic fibres: Of polyesters

$1.8MIndia’s exports in 2025
10countries bought from India in 2025
1,541tonnes shipped in 2025
50%of 5506 exports

India’s exports, year by year

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

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Italy
  2. Türkiye
  3. Russian Federation
  4. United Rep. of Tanzania
  5. Belarus
  6. Curaçao
  7. Mauritius
  8. France
  9. Japan
  10. USA

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
5506.20.00Of synthetic fibres: Of 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 5506

5506.30Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of synthetic fibres: Acrylic or modacrylic$1.8M in 20255506.90Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherwise processed for spinning — other types$70K in 20255506.10Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherwise processed for spinning — of synthetic fibres: Of nylon or other polyamides$20K in 2025