5516

HSN Code 5516: GST Rate & Description

Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
HSN Chapter 55 — Man-made Fibres 4-digit code 5% GST
Parent codes: 55 — Man-made staple fibres
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
2.5%
SGST / UTGST
2.5%
IGST
5%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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20 Sub-codes under 5516
551611 Unbleached or bleached : 551612 Dyed 551613 Of yarns of different colours 551614 Printed : 551621 Unbleached or bleached : 551622 Dyed 551623 Of yarns of different colours 551624 Printed 551631 Unbleached or bleached : 551632 Dyed 551633 Of yarns of different colours 551634 Printed 551641 Unbleached or bleached : 551642 Dyed 551643 Of yarns of different colours 551644 Printed 551691 Unbleached or bleached : 551692 Dyed 551693 Of yarns of different colours 551694 Printed
All HSN codes in Chapter 55 — Man-made Fibres (16 codes)
5501 Synthetic filament tow 5502 Artificial filament tow 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or o… 5504 Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or… 5505 Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted… 5506 Synthetic staple fibres, carded combed or otherw… 5507 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or othe… 5508 Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether… 5509 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic sta… 5510 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial st… 5511 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made stap… 5512 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, contai… 5513 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, contai… 5514 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, contai… 5515 Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres 5516 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

About HSN Code 5516

HSN code 5516 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.

This code falls under Chapter 55 (Man-made Fibres) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 5% (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 5516?
HSN 5516 refers to: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres. It belongs to Chapter 55 (Man-made Fibres) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 5516?
The GST rate for HSN code 5516 is 5% — CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 5516 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 5516 belong to?
HSN code 5516 belongs to Chapter 55 of the GST tariff, which covers Man-made Fibres.