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# HSN Code 52042020: Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52042020 ?

It includes Cotton Sewing Thread (Non-Synthetic, Retail)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning?

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 Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning?

Under HSN 52042020, Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52042020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+7.69% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5177 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5204: 0.14% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5204: #8 of 11 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 38.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9607 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,300.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204: 0.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52042020

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% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9774 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4,300.00% | 0.89% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.00% | +0.83 | #7724 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.05% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.07 | #9417 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.14% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9964 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9689 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +44.44% | 0.13% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.13 | #9670 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +7.69% | 0.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.14 | #9607 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 38.31%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52042020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 38.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52042020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 38.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52042020 ranked #9607 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52042020 ranks #9607 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #8 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #5177 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52042020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52042020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 4,300.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.14 Crore in HSN Code 52042020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.14 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.14 Crore — ranking #5177 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 52042020 contributes 0.14% of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports — ranked #8

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52042020 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52041120/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | HSN Code 52042020: Put up for retail sale : Cotton thread, darning (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |