India HS Code

HS Code 550520: Of artificial fibres in India

Q: Is HS code 550520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 550520 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 550520?

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 550520 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 550520 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 550520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of artificial fibres. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 550520 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of manmade fibres.

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Classification Path of HS Code 550520 in India

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5505

Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of manmade fibres

HS Code 550520

Of artificial fibres

HS Code 55052000

WASTE OF ARTIFICIAL FIBRES

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

In India, HS 550520 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 5505

Top India import Product Under HS Code 5505

1 550510: Of synthetic fibres $8.1M 2 550520: Of artificial fibres $1.9M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 5505

1 550510: Of synthetic fibres $5.9M 2 550520: Of artificial fibres $50.0K

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Related HS Code to India Artificial Fibre Waste (550520)

HS Code 55052000

WASTE OF ARTIFICIAL FIBRES

HS Code 550510

Of synthetic fibres

HS Code 550110

Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550520 in India?

HS code 550520 covers Of artificial fibres in India. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5505 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 550520 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 550520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550520 in India?