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# HSN Code 52041130: Embroidery Cotton Thread (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 : Embroidery cotton thread | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52041130 ?

It includes Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight

### Any common misclassification issue with Embroidery Cotton Thread (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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Embroidery Cotton Thread (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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Embroidery Cotton Thread (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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Embroidery Cotton Thread (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.

### How much GST applies to Embroidery Cotton Thread (Non-Retail)?

Under HSN 52041130, Embroidery Cotton Thread (Non-Retail) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52041130 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (−16.31% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−72.73% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3583 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5204: 6.52% of its exports; import side 0.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5204: #4 of 11 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6306 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.31% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204: 6.52% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52041130

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 | 6.36 | 0.0003% | — | 6.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.44% | +6.32 | #5559 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.54 | 0.0003% | +2.83% | 6.63% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.40% | +6.52 | #5523 |
| FY 2020-21 | 8.98 | 0.0004% | +37.31% | 7.59% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,300.00% | 10.00% | +8.50 | #5215 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.75 | 0.0002% | −24.83% | 4.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.42% | 1.24% | +6.68 | #5984 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.41 | 0.0002% | −5.04% | 6.13% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.71% | 0.18% | +6.40 | #6187 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.85 | 0.0002% | +22.46% | 8.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,000.00% | 3.83% | +7.74 | #6027 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.57 | 0.0002% | −16.31% | 6.52% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.73% | 0.82% | +6.54 | #6306 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.54%/yr, imports -4.68%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52041130 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.54% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52041130 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52041130 ranked #6306 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52041130 ranks #6306 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #4 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #3583 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52041130 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52041130 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 37.31% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹6.54 Crore in HSN Code 52041130 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹6.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.54 Crore — ranking #3583 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.68% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Embroidery Cotton Thread (Non-Retail)

India's imports under HSN Code 52041130 have grown at -4.68% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52041130 contributes 6.52% of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports — ranked #4

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52041130 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.82% share (rank #10).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52041120/) | < ₹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 |