--- title: "HSN Code for Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics | HSN 52081230 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 52081230 related to Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52081230/" --- # HSN Code 52081230: Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics - [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 : Shirting fabrics | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 52081230 ? It includes Unbleached sheeting (>100 g/m2): Raw Sheeting ### Any common misclassification issue with Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics? 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 Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics 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, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics? 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, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics? Under HSN 52081230, Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52081230 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹39 Cr (−6.87% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−15.79% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹39 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2332 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5208: 0.40% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5208: #27 of 115 by export value; import-side #44 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -1.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3946 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +57.23% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5208: 0.40% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52081230 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 | 43.23 | 0.0019% | — | 0.55% | 3.62 | 0.0001% | — | 0.59% | +39.61 | #3083 | | FY 2019-20 | 36.33 | 0.0017% | −15.96% | 0.47% | 2.59 | 0.0001% | −28.45% | 0.40% | +33.74 | #3331 | | FY 2020-21 | 57.12 | 0.0027% | +57.23% | 0.80% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.49% | 0.09% | +56.77 | #2742 | | FY 2021-22 | 54.36 | 0.0017% | −4.83% | 0.55% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.43% | 0.03% | +54.19 | #3248 | | FY 2022-23 | 52.66 | 0.0015% | −3.13% | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +264.71% | 0.07% | +52.04 | #3412 | | FY 2023-24 | 42.22 | 0.0012% | −19.83% | 0.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.35% | 0.02% | +42.03 | #3763 | | FY 2024-25 | 39.32 | 0.0011% | −6.87% | 0.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.79% | 0.02% | +39.16 | #3946 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -1.57%/yr, imports -40.54%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52081230 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -1.57% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 52081230 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.57% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹43.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹39.32 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 52081230 ranked #3946 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52081230 ranks #3946 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5208, it ranks #27 of 115. By trade surplus, it ranks #2332 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52081230 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52081230 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 57.23% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹39.16 Crore in HSN Code 52081230 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹39.32 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.16 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹39.16 Crore — ranking #2332 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -40.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics India's imports under HSN Code 52081230 have grown at -40.54% CAGR, reaching ₹0.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 52081230 contributes 0.40% of Sub-Chapter 5208 exports — ranked #27 Among the 115 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5208, HSN Code 52081230 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.40% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #44). ## 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 | | #27 | HSN Code 52081230: Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics (this hsn code) | ₹39 Cr |