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5508.20

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

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

$200KIndia’s exports in 2025
24countries bought from India in 2025
23tonnes shipped in 2025
4%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. United Arab Emirates
  2. Japan
  3. Nepal
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Sri Lanka
  6. Nigeria
  7. China
  8. Mozambique
  9. South Africa
  10. Madagascar

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
5508.20.00Of artificial 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