India HS Code

HS Code 55081000: SEWING THREAD OF SYNTHTC STAPLE FIBRES in India

Q: Is HS code 55081000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 55081000 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 55081000?

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 55081000 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 55081000 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 55081000 is classified as SEWING THREAD OF SYNTHTC STAPLE FIBRES. India's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 55081000 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5508: Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 55081000 in India

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5508

Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS Code 55081000

SEWING THREAD OF SYNTHTC STAPLE FIBRES

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

In India, HS 55081000 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 5508

Top India import Product Under HS Code 5508

1 550810: Of synthetic staple fibres $1.5M 2 550820: Of artificial staple fibres $50.0K

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 5508

1 550810: Of synthetic staple fibres $5.2M 2 550820: Of artificial staple fibres $170.0K

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Acrylic or modacrylic

Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

HS Code 550319

Of nylon or other polyamides : Other

55081000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 55081000 in India?

HS code 55081000 covers SEWING THREAD OF SYNTHTC STAPLE FIBRES in India. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5508 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 55081000 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 55081000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 55081000 in India?