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# HSN Code 52041120: Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 52: Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-52/)
- [Sub-chapter 5204: Cotton sewing thread](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5204/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, darning | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52041120 ?

It includes Non-Retail Cotton Sewing Thread (≥85%, With Synthetic)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)?

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 52041120 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+9.09% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5134 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5204: 0.60% of its exports; import side 11.68%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5204: #7 of 11 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 34.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8687 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +141.67% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204: 0.60% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52041120

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. 5204 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5204 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.52% | +0.03 | #9190 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +20.00% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.14% | 0.60% | +0.09 | #9094 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +141.67% | 0.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +166.67% | 1.67% | +0.21 | #8627 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +141.38% | 0.47% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +75.00% | 2.47% | +0.56 | #8310 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +15.71% | 0.77% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.81 | #8283 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.10% | 0.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.55 | #8723 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +9.09% | 0.60% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 11.68% | +0.17 | #8687 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 34.80%/yr, imports 35.33%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52041120 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 34.80% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52041120 have grown at a compound annual rate of 34.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52041120 ranked #8687 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52041120 ranks #8687 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #7 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #5134 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52041120 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52041120 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 141.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.17 Crore in HSN Code 52041120 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.60 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.17 Crore — ranking #5134 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 35.33% CAGR signals rising demand for Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail)

India's imports under HSN Code 52041120 have grown at 35.33% CAGR, reaching ₹0.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52041120 contributes 0.60% of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports — ranked #7

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52041120 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.68% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5204

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 52042090: Put Up For Retail Sale \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52042090/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 52041140: Non-Retail Cotton Sewing Thread (≥85%, With Synthetic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52041140/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 52041190: Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52041190/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 52041130: Embroidery Cotton Thread (Non-Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52041130/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 52042030: Put up for retail sale: Embroidery cotton thread](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52042030/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 52041900: Not put up for retail sale : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52041900/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 52041120: Cotton Thread, Darning (Non-Retail) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 52042020: Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52042020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 52042040: Cotton Sewing Thread (Non-Synthetic, Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52042040/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 52042010: Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52042010/) | < ₹1 Crore |