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# HSN Code 52081140: Unbleached casement fabric

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 52: Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-52/)
- [Sub-chapter 5208: Cotton fabrics over 85% cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5208/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m2 : Casement | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52081140 ?

It includes Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unbleached casement fabric?

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.

### How much GST applies to Unbleached casement fabric?

Under HSN 52081140, Unbleached casement fabric attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unbleached casement fabric?

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 Unbleached casement fabric is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unbleached casement fabric; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached casement fabric?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52081140 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (+111.22% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹13 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3130 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5208: 0.13% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5208: #38 of 115 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 64.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5434 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +445.58% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5208: 0.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52081140

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. 5208 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5208 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.67 | #7951 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.26 | 0.0001% | +237.31% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.26 | #6805 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.33 | 0.0006% | +445.58% | 0.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +12.33 | #4811 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.75 | 0.0001% | −69.59% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.75 | #6676 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.46 | 0.0001% | −7.73% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.46 | #6847 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.24 | 0.0002% | +80.35% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.24 | #6307 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.18 | 0.0004% | +111.22% | 0.13% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +13.18 | #5434 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 64.30%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52081140 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 64.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52081140 have grown at a compound annual rate of 64.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52081140 ranked #5434 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52081140 ranks #5434 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5208, it ranks #38 of 115. By trade surplus, it ranks #3130 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52081140 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52081140 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 445.58% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹13.18 Crore in HSN Code 52081140 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹13.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹13.18 Crore — ranking #3130 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 52081140 contributes 0.13% of Sub-Chapter 5208 exports — ranked #38

Among the 115 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5208, HSN Code 52081140 ranks #38 by export value — accounting for 0.13% 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 5208

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 52085290: Printed plain weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52085290/) | ₹2,925 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 52085190: Plain weave, printed fabric: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52085190/) | ₹1,048 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 52081290: Unbleached plain weave fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52081290/) | ₹902 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 52083290: Dyed plain weave fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52083290/) | ₹675 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 52081190: Plain weave: â‰¤ 100 g/mÂ²](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52081190/) | ₹564 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 52083190: Dyed plain weave, not more than 100 g/m2](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52083190/) | ₹427 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 52084290: Multicolored Yarn Plain Weave Fabrics: Over 100 g/m²](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52084290/) | ₹286 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 52082190: Bleached plain weave ≤ 100 g/m²: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52082190/) | ₹284 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 52085990: Printed \| Other Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52085990/) | ₹270 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 52083230: Dyed shirting fabrics, plain weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52083230/) | ₹243 Cr |
| #38 | HSN Code 52081140: Unbleached casement fabric (this hsn code) | ₹13 Cr |