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# HSN Code 52052390: Grey Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)

- [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 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52052390 ?

It includes Other Combed Yarn (80 < Nm <= 94)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Grey Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Grey Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)?

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 (43 < Nm <= 52)?

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 Grey Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)?

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 (43 < Nm <= 52) 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 (43 < Nm <= 52); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52052390 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹198 Cr (+9.68% YoY) — 0.0054% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+17.26% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹192 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1176 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5205: 0.70% of its exports; import side 3.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5205: #18 of 83 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1862 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +169.38% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5205: 0.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52052390

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 | 191.45 | 0.0084% | — | 0.72% | 6.11 | 0.0002% | — | 5.61% | +185.34 | #1353 |
| FY 2019-20 | 184.78 | 0.0084% | −3.48% | 0.97% | 16.45 | 0.0005% | +169.23% | 18.60% | +168.33 | #1390 |
| FY 2020-21 | 150.96 | 0.0070% | −18.30% | 0.75% | 17.32 | 0.0006% | +5.29% | 19.14% | +133.64 | #1647 |
| FY 2021-22 | 406.65 | 0.0130% | +169.38% | 1.05% | 10.43 | 0.0002% | −39.78% | 9.53% | +396.22 | #1021 |
| FY 2022-23 | 154.38 | 0.0043% | −62.04% | 0.75% | 8.23 | 0.0001% | −21.09% | 1.51% | +146.15 | #2019 |
| FY 2023-24 | 180.14 | 0.0050% | +16.69% | 0.61% | 5.04 | 0.0001% | −38.76% | 2.59% | +175.10 | #1886 |
| FY 2024-25 | 197.58 | 0.0054% | +9.68% | 0.70% | 5.91 | 0.0001% | +17.26% | 3.12% | +191.67 | #1862 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.53%/yr, imports -0.55%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52052390 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52052390 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.53% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹191.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹197.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52052390 ranked #1862 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52052390 ranks #1862 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5205, it ranks #18 of 83. By trade surplus, it ranks #1176 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52052390 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52052390 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 169.38% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹191.67 Crore in HSN Code 52052390 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹197.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.91 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹191.67 Crore — ranking #1176 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.55% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Grey Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52)

India's imports under HSN Code 52052390 have grown at -0.55% CAGR, reaching ₹5.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52052390 contributes 0.70% of Sub-Chapter 5205 exports — ranked #18

Among the 83 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5205, HSN Code 52052390 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.12% share (rank #7).

## 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 |
| #18 | HSN Code 52052390: Grey Combed Yarn (43 < Nm <= 52) (this hsn code) | ₹198 Cr |