--- title: "HSN Code for Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti | HSN 52081210 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 52081210 related to Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52081210/" --- # HSN Code 52081210: Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti - [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 more than 100 g/m2 : Dhoti | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 52081210 ? It includes Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti? 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 plain weave: Dhoti is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti? Under HSN 52081210, Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52081210 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹15 Cr (+32.61% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹15 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3048 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5208: 0.15% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5208: #37 of 115 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 21.49% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5282 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +58.43% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5208: 0.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52081210 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 | 4.59 | 0.0002% | — | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +4.58 | #5962 | | FY 2019-20 | 3.56 | 0.0002% | −22.44% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.00% | +3.53 | #6242 | | FY 2020-21 | 5.64 | 0.0003% | +58.43% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.00% | +5.62 | #5796 | | FY 2021-22 | 5.35 | 0.0002% | −5.14% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | +5.34 | #6268 | | FY 2022-23 | 7.90 | 0.0002% | +47.66% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +7.90 | #5933 | | FY 2023-24 | 11.13 | 0.0003% | +40.89% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +11.13 | #5598 | | FY 2024-25 | 14.76 | 0.0004% | +32.61% | 0.15% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +14.76 | #5282 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 21.49%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52081210 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 21.49% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 52081210 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.49% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.76 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 52081210 ranked #5282 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52081210 ranks #5282 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5208, it ranks #37 of 115. By trade surplus, it ranks #3048 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52081210 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52081210 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 58.43% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹14.76 Crore in HSN Code 52081210 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹14.76 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹14.76 Crore — ranking #3048 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 52081210 contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 5208 exports — ranked #37 Among the 115 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5208, HSN Code 52081210 ranks #37 by export value — accounting for 0.15% 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: ≤ 100 g/m²](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 | | #37 | HSN Code 52081210: Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |