Sewing thread; of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale
HS subheading 5508.20 identifies Sewing thread; of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale — a six-digit classification under Chapter 55 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $52K
- Rank in its heading
- #2 of 2
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 5508.20 covers Sewing thread; of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is a major exporter of polyester and viscose staple fibre, spun yarn and blended fabrics. For sourcing it falls under our Textiles & Apparel desk, where India runs deep cluster capacity. India exported $52K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #2 of 2 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
5508.20 is the six-digit HS subheading for sewing thread. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many textiles & textile articles lines — check our import guides for your market.
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Top destinations for Chapter 55 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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