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# HSN Code 51072090: Wool less than 85%

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-51/)
- [Sub-chapter 5107: Yarn of combed wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5107/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Containing less than 85% by weight of wool : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 51072090 ?

It includes Combed wool

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Wool less than 85%?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How much GST applies to Wool less than 85%?

Under HSN 51072090, Wool less than 85% attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Wool less than 85%?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Wool less than 85%?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Wool less than 85% is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Wool less than 85%; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 51072090 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+30.99% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (+1.18% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4444 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5107: 0.68% of its exports; import side 15.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5107: #8 of 10 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -15.40% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6707 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +145.52% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5107: 0.68% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 51072090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 5107 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5107 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 12.68 | 0.0006% | — | 1.54% | 6.12 | 0.0002% | — | 29.77% | +6.56 | #4714 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.11 | 0.0005% | −12.38% | 1.60% | 9.54 | 0.0003% | +55.88% | 33.76% | +1.57 | #4874 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.69 | 0.0003% | −39.78% | 1.61% | 2.44 | 0.0001% | −74.42% | 9.53% | +4.25 | #5582 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.34 | 0.0000% | −79.97% | 0.24% | 5.18 | 0.0001% | +112.30% | 16.45% | −3.84 | #7722 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.29 | 0.0001% | +145.52% | 0.37% | 2.12 | 0.0000% | −59.07% | 5.43% | +1.17 | #6902 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.55 | 0.0001% | +7.90% | 0.38% | 3.40 | 0.0001% | +60.38% | 11.26% | +0.15 | #6962 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.65 | 0.0001% | +30.99% | 0.68% | 3.44 | 0.0001% | +1.18% | 15.07% | +1.21 | #6707 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -15.40%/yr, imports -9.16%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 51072090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -15.40% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 51072090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.40% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹12.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.65 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 51072090 ranked #6707 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 51072090 ranks #6707 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5107, it ranks #8 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4444 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 51072090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 51072090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 145.52% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.21 Crore in HSN Code 51072090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.65 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.44 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.21 Crore — ranking #4444 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -9.16% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Wool less than 85%

India's imports under HSN Code 51072090 have grown at -9.16% CAGR, reaching ₹3.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 51072090 contributes 0.68% of Sub-Chapter 5107 exports — ranked #8

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5107, HSN Code 51072090 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.68% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.07% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5107

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 51071030: Worsted weaving yarn, >85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51071030/) | ₹497 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 51072030: Worsted weaving yarn, <85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51072030/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 51071010: Worsted hosiery yarn, >85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51071010/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 51072020: Worsted knitted yarn, <85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51072020/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 51071020: Worsted knitted yarn, >85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51071020/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 51071090: CONTAINING 85% OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF WOOL : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51071090/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 51072010: Worsted hosiery yarn, <85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51072010/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 51072090: Wool less than 85% (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 51071040: Wool carpet yarn â‰¥ 85% wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51071040/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 51072040: Woollen carpet yarn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-51072040/) | < ₹1 Crore |