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HSN Code 52041140: Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre

HSN Code 52041140 represents Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 52041140, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 52041140

HSN Code 52041140 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre

Chapter

52 - Cotton

Sub Chapter

5204 - Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 52041140 not include?

Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 52041110

Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, sewing,containing any synthetic staple fibre

HSN Code 52041120

Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, darning

HSN Code 52041130

Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Embroidery cotton thread

HSN Code 52041190

Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Other

HSN Code 52042010

Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, sewing, containing any synthetic staple fibre

HSN Code 52042040

Put up for retail sale : Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 52041140 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹7 Cr

−51.38% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−77.78% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹7 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3657 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5204

FY 2025-26

6.31%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5204’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.06% of Sub-Chapter 5204’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5204

FY 2025-26

#3 of 11

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5204

Import-side rank: #6 of 11

At a glance

−16.04%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#6433

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+48.72%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.31%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204

Share of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 52041140

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3923

Balance

+22.76

Exports

22.78 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

— YoY

21.85% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.72% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4158

Balance

+19.30

Exports

19.37 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−14.97% YoY

19.65% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+250.00% YoY

1.40% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4527

Balance

+15.61

Exports

15.62 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−19.36% YoY

13.21% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−85.71% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4399

Balance

+23.18

Exports

23.23 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+48.72% YoY

15.47% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+400.00% YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4980

Balance

+15.87

Exports

15.93 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−31.42% YoY

15.23% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+20.00% YoY

1.07% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5194

Balance

+14.41

Exports

14.68 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−7.85% YoY

15.10% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+350.00% YoY

9.41% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5380

Balance

+13.60

Exports

13.78 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−6.13% YoY

13.68% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.33% YoY

4.89% of Sub-Ch. 5204

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6433

Balance

+6.66

Exports

6.70 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−51.38% YoY

6.31% of Sub-Ch. 5204

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−77.78% YoY

1.06% of Sub-Ch. 5204

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−16.04% /yr

Imports

10.41% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 5204 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹106.17 Cr

Import

₹3.76 Cr

Trade Balance

+102.41

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 52041140 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −16.04% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 52041140 have declined at a compound annual rate of −16.04% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹22.78 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.70 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 52041140 Ranked #6433 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 52041140 ranks #6433 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #3 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #3657 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 52041140 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52041140 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 48.72% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹6.66 Crore in HSN Code 52041140 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹6.70 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.66 Crore — ranking #3657 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.41% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre

India's imports under HSN Code 52041140 have grown at 10.41% CAGR, reaching ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 52041140 Contributes 6.31% of Sub-Chapter 5204 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52041140 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.31% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.06% share (rank #6).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 52041140 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 52041140 ?

It includes Not put up for retail sale : Other

How much GST applies to Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre?

Under HSN 52041140, Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre?

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 Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre?

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 Non-Retail Sewing Thread With 85% or More Cotton, Without Synthetic Staple Fibre?

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

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