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# HSN Code 52052290: Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 52: Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-52/)
- [Sub-chapter 5205: Cotton yarn (more than 85% cotton)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5205/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single yarn of combed fibres : Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52052290 ?

It includes Other Combed Yarn (52 < Nm <= 80)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)?

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 Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)?

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 Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)?

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 Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)?

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 Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)?

Under HSN 52052290, Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52052290 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹173 Cr (−9.58% YoY) — 0.0047% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−0.75% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹171 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1249 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5205: 0.61% of its exports; import side 0.70%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5205: #19 of 83 by export value; import-side #25

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2001 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +80.29% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5205: 0.61% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52052290

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. 5205 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5205 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 138.28 | 0.0061% | — | 0.52% | 5.50 | 0.0002% | — | 5.05% | +132.78 | #1666 |
| FY 2019-20 | 128.84 | 0.0059% | −6.83% | 0.67% | 1.06 | 0.0000% | −80.73% | 1.20% | +127.78 | #1729 |
| FY 2020-21 | 134.04 | 0.0062% | +4.04% | 0.67% | 2.15 | 0.0001% | +102.83% | 2.38% | +131.89 | #1771 |
| FY 2021-22 | 241.66 | 0.0077% | +80.29% | 0.62% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.09% | 0.55% | +241.06 | #1474 |
| FY 2022-23 | 165.62 | 0.0046% | −31.47% | 0.81% | 1.79 | 0.0000% | +198.33% | 0.33% | +163.83 | #1927 |
| FY 2023-24 | 190.97 | 0.0053% | +15.31% | 0.65% | 1.33 | 0.0000% | −25.70% | 0.68% | +189.64 | #1827 |
| FY 2024-25 | 172.68 | 0.0047% | −9.58% | 0.61% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | −0.75% | 0.70% | +171.36 | #2001 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.77%/yr, imports -21.17%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52052290 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.77% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52052290 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹138.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹172.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52052290 ranked #2001 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52052290 ranks #2001 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5205, it ranks #19 of 83. By trade surplus, it ranks #1249 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52052290 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52052290 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 80.29% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹171.36 Crore in HSN Code 52052290 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹172.68 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.32 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹171.36 Crore — ranking #1249 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -21.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)

India's imports under HSN Code 52052290 have grown at -21.17% CAGR, reaching ₹1.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52052290 contributes 0.61% of Sub-Chapter 5205 exports — ranked #19

Among the 83 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5205, HSN Code 52052290 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.70% share (rank #25).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5205

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 52052310: Bleached Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52052310/) | ₹8,925 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 52052410: Bleached Combed Yarn (52 < Nm <= 80)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52052410/) | ₹5,079 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 52052210: Bleached Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52052210/) | ₹3,935 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 52051210: Dyed Uncombed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52051210/) | ₹2,588 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 52051310: Dyed Uncombed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52051310/) | ₹1,306 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 52053210: Uncombed Cotton Yarn (232.56-714.29 dtex, Grey)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52053210/) | ₹755 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 52052790: Dyed Combed Yarn (94 < Nm <= 120)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52052790/) | ₹688 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 52052690: Dyed Combed Yarn (80 < Nm <= 94)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52052690/) | ₹512 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 52051110: Grey Uncombed Single Cotton Yarn ≤14 Nm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52051110/) | ₹464 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 52054410: Combed Cotton Yarn (125-192.31 dtex, Bleached)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52054410/) | ₹451 Cr |
| #19 | HSN Code 52052290: Grey Combed Yarn (14 < Nm <= 43) (this hsn code) | ₹173 Cr |