India HS Code

HS Code 550340: Of polypropylene in India

Q: Is HS code 550340 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 550340 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 550340?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 550340 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 550340 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 550340 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of polypropylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 550340 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

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Classification Path of HS Code 550340 in India

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5503

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

HS Code 550340

Of polypropylene

HS Code 55034000

STAPLE FIBRS OF POLYPROPYLENE NT CRD/CMBD

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 550340 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5503

Top India import Product Under HS Code 5503

1 550320: Of polyesters $87.9M 2 550330: Acrylic or modacrylic $38.0M 3 550390: Other $32.3M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 5503

1 550320: Of polyesters $225.2M 2 550340: Of polypropylene $10.9M 3 550330: Acrylic or modacrylic $2.8M

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Related HS Code to India Polypropylene Staple Fibres (550340)

HS Code 55034000

STAPLE FIBRS OF POLYPROPYLENE NT CRD/CMBD

HS Code 550311

Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

HS Code 550319

Of nylon or other polyamides : Other

HS Code 550320

Of polyesters

HS Code 550330

Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550390

Other

HS Code 550110

Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550140

Of polypropylene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550340 in India?

HS code 550340 covers Of polypropylene in India. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5503 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 550340 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 550340?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550340 in India?