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HSN Code 52042010: Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail)
HSN Code 52042010 represents Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 52042010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail).
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 52042010
HSN Code 52042010 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 52042010 not include?
Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, sewing,containing any synthetic staple fibre
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, darning
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Embroidery cotton thread
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Other
Not put up for retail sale : Other
Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning
Put up for retail sale : Embroidery cotton thread
Put up for retail sale : Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre
Put up for retail sale : Other
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, sewing,containing any synthetic staple fibre
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton thread, darning
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Embroidery cotton thread
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton : Other
Not put up for retail sale : Other
Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning
Put up for retail sale : Embroidery cotton thread
Put up for retail sale : Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre
Put up for retail sale : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 52042010 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹2 Cr
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹2 Cr
Surplus rank #4370 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 5204
FY 2025-261.61%
Share of Sub-Chapter 5204’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.80% of Sub-Chapter 5204’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5204
FY 2025-26#7 of 11
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5204
Import-side rank: #7 of 11
At a glance
88.80%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#7898
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+2,342.86%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move
1.61%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204
Share of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 52042010
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+0.01
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.36% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+0.02
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
0.00% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+0.11
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+450.00% YoY
0.09% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+0.18
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+63.64% YoY
0.12% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+0.07
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−61.11% YoY
0.07% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+0.07
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+14.29% YoY
0.08% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.35% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+0.02
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−12.50% YoY
0.07% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+400.00% YoY
1.36% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+1.68
Exports
1.71 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+2,342.86% YoY
1.61% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−40.00% YoY
0.80% of Sub-Ch. 5204
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
88.80% /yr
Imports
16.99% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹106.17 Cr
Import
₹3.76 Cr
Trade Balance
+102.41
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 52042010 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 88.80% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 52042010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 88.80% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.71 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 52042010 Ranked #7898 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 52042010 ranks #7898 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #7 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #4370 of 12872.
FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 52042010 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52042010 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 2,342.86% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1.68 Crore in HSN Code 52042010 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹1.71 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.68 Crore — ranking #4370 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 16.99% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail)
India's imports under HSN Code 52042010 have grown at 16.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 52042010 Contributes 1.61% of Sub-Chapter 5204 Exports — Ranked #7
Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52042010 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.80% share (rank #7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 52042010 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 52042010 ?
It includes Put up for retail sale: Embroidery cotton thread
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, 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.
Any common misclassification issue with Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail)?
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
How much GST applies to Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail)?
Under HSN 52042010, Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail) is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sewing Thread (Cotton & Synthetic Staple Fibre, Retail); Nil for exempt items if applicable).