India HS Code

HS Code 55049020: POLYNOSIC STAPLE FIBRE in India

Q: Is HS code 55049020 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 55049020 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by India under PCT / ITC-HS and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 55049020?

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 55049020 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 55049020 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 55049020 is classified as POLYNOSIC STAPLE FIBRE. India's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 55049020 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

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Classification Path of HS Code 55049020 in India

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5504

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

HS Code 55049020

POLYNOSIC STAPLE FIBRE

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

In India, HS 55049020 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 5504

Top India import Product Under HS Code 5504

1 550410: Of viscose rayon $176.1M 2 550490: Other $22.9M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 5504

1 550410: Of viscose rayon $132.0M 2 550490: Other $0

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Related HS Code to India Other Artificial Staple Fibres (55049020)

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ACETATE RAYON STAPLE FIBRE

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HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

55049020 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 55049020 in India?

HS code 55049020 covers POLYNOSIC STAPLE FIBRE in India. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5504 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 55049020 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 55049020?

Where can I officially look up HS code 55049020 in India?