--- title: "HSN Code for Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm | HSN 52010021 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 52010021 related to Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010021/" --- # HSN Code 52010021: Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm - [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/) - [Chapter 52: Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-52/) - [Sub-chapter 5201: Cotton, combed or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5201/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 52010021 ? It includes Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm? Under HSN 52010021, Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52010021 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−95.96% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹25 Cr (−92.57% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹24 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9683 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5201: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.24% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5201: #9 of 12 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #9395 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −95.96% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5201: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52010021 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. 5201 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5201 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | 5.20 | 0.0001% | — | 0.06% | 330.01 | 0.0059% | — | 6.90% | −324.81 | #6530 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.96% | 0.00% | 24.51 | 0.0004% | −92.57% | 0.24% | −24.30 | #9395 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52010021 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 52010021 India exported ₹0.21 Crore worth of Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 52010021 ranked #9395 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52010021 ranks #9395 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5201, it ranks #9 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #9683 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52010021 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52010021 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 95.96% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹24.30 Crore in HSN Code 52010021 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹24.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹24.30 Crore — ranking #9683 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 52010021 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 5201 exports — ranked #9 Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5201, HSN Code 52010021 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.24% share (rank #4). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5201 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 52010015: Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 28.5 mm – 34.5 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010015/) | ₹5,172 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 52010024: Of staple length exceeding 32.0 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010024/) | ₹195 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 52010014: Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 24.5 mm – 28 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010014/) | ₹67 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 52010012: Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 20.5 mm & below](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010012/) | ₹63 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 52010019: Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 34.5 mm+](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010019/) | ₹44 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 52010013: Cotton, not carded or combed – Indian, 20.5 mm – 24.5 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010013/) | ₹37 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 52010025: Bleached Denim Fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010025/) | ₹8 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 52010011: Bengal deshi cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010011/) | ₹5 Cr | | #9 | HSN Code 52010021: Of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #10 | [HSN Code 52010023: Of staple length exceeding 24.5 mm but not exceeding 27.0 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52010023/) | < ₹1 Crore |