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HSN Code 52042090: Other Cotton Sewing Thread for Retail Sale
HSN Code 52042090 represents Other Cotton Sewing Thread for Retail Sale under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Cotton Sewing Thread for Retail Sale correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 52042090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Cotton Sewing Thread for Retail Sale.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 52042090
HSN Code 52042090 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 52042090 not include?
Other Cotton Sewing Thread for Retail Sale 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, sewing, containing any synthetic staple fibre
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
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, sewing, containing any synthetic staple fibre
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
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 52042090 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹76 Cr
0.0019% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹1 Cr
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹75 Cr
Surplus rank #1915 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 5204
FY 2025-2671.55%
Share of Sub-Chapter 5204’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 27.66% of Sub-Chapter 5204’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5204
FY 2025-26#1 of 11
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5204
Import-side rank: #2 of 11
At a glance
3.42%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#3182
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+33.21%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
71.55%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5204
Share of Sub-Chapter 5204 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 52042090
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+59.66
Exports
60.01 ₹ Cr
0.0026% share
— YoY
57.56% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
12.59% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+57.89
Exports
59.84 ₹ Cr
0.0027% share
−0.28% YoY
60.69% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
1.95 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+457.14% YoY
38.92% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+76.92
Exports
79.71 ₹ Cr
0.0037% share
+33.21% YoY
67.40% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
2.79 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+43.08% YoY
58.13% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+101.12
Exports
104.07 ₹ Cr
0.0033% share
+30.56% YoY
69.32% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
2.95 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+5.73% YoY
52.12% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+62.48
Exports
66.74 ₹ Cr
0.0018% share
−35.87% YoY
63.82% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
4.26 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+44.41% YoY
75.94% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+59.17
Exports
60.37 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
−9.54% YoY
62.08% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
1.20 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−71.83% YoY
41.81% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+65.10
Exports
65.96 ₹ Cr
0.0018% share
+9.26% YoY
65.49% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−28.33% YoY
23.37% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Balance
+74.92
Exports
75.96 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
+15.16% YoY
71.55% of Sub-Ch. 5204
Imports
1.04 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+20.93% YoY
27.66% of Sub-Ch. 5204
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
3.42% /yr
Imports
16.83% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹106.17 Cr
Import
₹3.76 Cr
Trade Balance
+102.41
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 52042090 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 3.42% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 52042090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.42% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹60.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹75.96 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 52042090 Ranked #3182 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 52042090 ranks #3182 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5204, it ranks #1 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #1915 of 12872.
FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 52042090 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52042090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 33.21% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹74.92 Crore in HSN Code 52042090 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹75.96 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹74.92 Crore — ranking #1915 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 16.83% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Cotton Sewing Thread for Retail Sale
India's imports under HSN Code 52042090 have grown at 16.83% CAGR, reaching ₹1.04 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 52042090 Contributes 71.55% of Sub-Chapter 5204 Exports — Ranked #1
Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5204, HSN Code 52042090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 71.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 27.66% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 52042090 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 52042090 ?
It includes Bleached Single Yarn (≥714.29 decitex)
How much GST applies to Put Up For Retail Sale / Other?
Under HSN 52042090, Put Up For Retail Sale / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Put Up For Retail Sale / Other?
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 Put Up For Retail Sale / Other?
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 Put Up For Retail Sale / Other?
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Put Up For Retail Sale / Other 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 / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).