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# HSN Code 52041190: Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight

- [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 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52041190 ?

It includes Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail)

### Any common misclassification issue with Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight?

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 Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight?

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.

### How much GST applies to Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight?

Under HSN 52041190, Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52041190 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (−30.23% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+75.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3653 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5204: 6.69% of its exports; import side 26.63%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5204: #3 of 11 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6272 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +149.18% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204: 6.69% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52041190

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 | 4.52 | 0.0002% | — | 4.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 14.03% | +4.13 | #5981 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.11 | 0.0002% | +13.05% | 5.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 10.38% | +4.59 | #5831 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.25 | 0.0002% | −16.83% | 3.59% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −28.85% | 7.71% | +3.88 | #6127 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.59 | 0.0003% | +149.18% | 7.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +118.92% | 14.31% | +9.78 | #5408 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.51 | 0.0003% | −10.20% | 9.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.90% | 4.63% | +9.25 | #5693 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.66 | 0.0003% | +1.58% | 9.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +115.38% | 19.51% | +9.10 | #5773 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.74 | 0.0002% | −30.23% | 6.69% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +75.00% | 26.63% | +5.76 | #6272 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.89%/yr, imports 16.60%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52041190 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52041190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52041190 ranked #6272 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52041190 ranks #6272 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #3 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #3653 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52041190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52041190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 149.18% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5.76 Crore in HSN Code 52041190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹6.74 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.98 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.76 Crore — ranking #3653 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.60% CAGR signals rising demand for Cotton Yarns Not for Retail: Over 85% Cotton Weight

India's imports under HSN Code 52041190 have grown at 16.60% CAGR, reaching ₹0.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52041190 contributes 6.69% of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports — ranked #3

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52041190 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 26.63% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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)](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 |