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# HSN Code 52030000: Cotton, Carded or Combed

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 52: Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-52/)
- [Sub-chapter 5203: Cotton, carded or combed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5203/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cotton, Carded or Combed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52030000 ?

It includes Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)

### Any common misclassification issue with Cotton, Carded or Combed?

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, Carded or Combed?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton, Carded or Combed?

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 Cotton, Carded or Combed?

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 Cotton, Carded or Combed?

Under HSN 52030000, Cotton, Carded or Combed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52030000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹588 Cr (+19.96% YoY) — 0.0160% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹9 Cr (−10.33% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹579 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #556 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5203: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5203: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 64.78% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #879 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +203.02% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5203: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52030000

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. 5203 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5203 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 29.36 | 0.0013% | — | 100.00% | 5.20 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | +24.16 | #3602 |
| FY 2019-20 | 54.91 | 0.0025% | +87.02% | 100.00% | 3.29 | 0.0001% | −36.73% | 100.00% | +51.62 | #2750 |
| FY 2020-21 | 166.39 | 0.0077% | +203.02% | 100.00% | 5.14 | 0.0002% | +56.23% | 100.00% | +161.25 | #1555 |
| FY 2021-22 | 446.26 | 0.0142% | +168.20% | 100.00% | 4.70 | 0.0001% | −8.56% | 100.00% | +441.56 | #945 |
| FY 2022-23 | 358.06 | 0.0099% | −19.76% | 100.00% | 10.01 | 0.0002% | +112.98% | 100.00% | +348.05 | #1179 |
| FY 2023-24 | 489.90 | 0.0135% | +36.82% | 100.00% | 9.97 | 0.0002% | −0.40% | 100.00% | +479.93 | #975 |
| FY 2024-25 | 587.68 | 0.0160% | +19.96% | 100.00% | 8.94 | 0.0001% | −10.33% | 100.00% | +578.74 | #879 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 64.78%/yr, imports 9.45%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52030000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 64.78% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52030000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 64.78% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹29.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹587.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52030000 ranked #879 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52030000 ranks #879 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5203, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #556 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52030000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52030000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 203.02% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹578.74 Crore in HSN Code 52030000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹587.68 Cr exceeded imports of ₹8.94 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹578.74 Crore — ranking #556 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.45% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cotton, Carded or Combed

India's imports under HSN Code 52030000 have grown at 9.45% CAGR, reaching ₹8.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52030000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 5203 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5203, HSN Code 52030000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5203

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 52030000: Cotton, Carded or Combed (this hsn code) | ₹588 Cr |