HSN Code 52010015: Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm

HSN Code 52010015 represents Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 52010015, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 52010015

HSN Code 52010015 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cotton, not carded or combed :Indian cotton : Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm

Chapter

52 - Cotton

Sub Chapter

5201 - Cotton, not carded or combed

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 52010015 not include?

Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm does not include products with the following descriptions.

Cotton, not carded or combed :Indian cotton : Indian cotton of staple lengths 20.5 mm (25/32") and below (e. g. oomras, yellow picking, Assam comillas)

Cotton, not carded or combed :Indian cotton : Indian cotton of staple length exceeding 20.5mm (26/32") but not exceeding 24.5mm (30/32")

Cotton, not carded or combed :Indian cotton : Indian cotton of staple length over 24.5 mm (31/32”) to 28 mm

Cotton, not carded or combed :Indian cotton : Indian cotton of all staple length 34.5 mm and above (112/32”)

Cotton, not carded or combed : Cotton, other than Indian, of all staple lengths

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 52010015 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹5,172 Cr

−24.83% vs FY 2023-24

0.1405% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹64 Cr

+472.30% vs FY 2023-24

0.0010% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹5,109 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #68 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5201

FY 2024-25

92.49%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5201’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.63% of Sub-Chapter 5201’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5201

FY 2024-25

#1 of 12

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5201

Import-side rank: #3 of 12

At a glance

−14.44%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#93

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+84.33%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

92.49%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5201

Share of Sub-Chapter 5201 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 52010015

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #20

Balance

+13,183.85

Exports

13,184.05 ₹ Cr

0.5770% share

YoY

94.71% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 5201

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #35

Balance

+6,668.15

Exports

6,707.92 ₹ Cr

0.3047% share

−49.12% YoY

93.93% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

39.77 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+19,785.00% YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 5201

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #24

Balance

+12,362.08

Exports

12,364.72 ₹ Cr

0.5749% share

+84.33% YoY

94.41% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

2.64 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−93.36% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 5201

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #21

Balance

+18,293.54

Exports

18,293.54 ₹ Cr

0.5829% share

+47.95% YoY

92.22% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 5201

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #95

Balance

+4,844.97

Exports

4,879.22 ₹ Cr

0.1348% share

−73.33% YoY

90.42% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

34.25 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 5201

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #66

Balance

+6,869.61

Exports

6,880.73 ₹ Cr

0.1902% share

+41.02% YoY

85.41% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

11.12 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−67.53% YoY

0.23% of Sub-Ch. 5201

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #93

Balance

+5,108.51

Exports

5,172.15 ₹ Cr

0.1405% share

−24.83% YoY

92.49% of Sub-Ch. 5201

Imports

63.64 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+472.30% YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 5201

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−14.44% /yr

Imports

161.29% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 5201 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5,592.00 Cr

Import

₹10,170.60 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,578.60

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 52010015 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −14.44% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 52010015 have declined at a compound annual rate of −14.44% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹13,184.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5,172.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 52010015 Ranked #93 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52010015 ranks #93 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5201, it ranks #1 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #68 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 52010015 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52010015 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 84.33% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹5,108.51 Crore in HSN Code 52010015 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5,172.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹63.64 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5,108.51 Crore — ranking #68 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 161.29% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm

India's imports under HSN Code 52010015 have grown at 161.29% CAGR, reaching ₹63.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 52010015 Contributes 92.49% of Sub-Chapter 5201 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5201, HSN Code 52010015 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 92.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.63% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 52010015 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 52010015 ?

It includes Cotton, not carded or combed – Other than Indian

Any common misclassification issue with Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm?

Under HSN 52010015, Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm?

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.

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