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5508.10

Subheading in 5508 — Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres

Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres — of synthetic staple fibres

$5.3MIndia’s exports in 2025
69countries bought from India in 2025
1,012tonnes shipped in 2025
96%of 5508 exports

India’s exports, year by year

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

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Nepal
  3. Kenya
  4. Benin
  5. Sri Lanka
  6. USA
  7. Bangladesh
  8. United Arab Emirates
  9. Jordan
  10. Djibouti

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
5508.10.00Of synthetic staple fibres5%

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 5508