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# HSN Code 52081310: Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)

- [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 : 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill : Shirting fabrics | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52081310 ?

It includes Unbleached : 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill : Other

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)?

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 Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)?

Under HSN 52081310, Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)?

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 Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill) is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52081310 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (−57.35% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹5 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3690 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5208: 0.05% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5208: #51 of 115 by export value; import-side #55

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -19.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6536 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.99% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5208: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52081310

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 | 18.83 | 0.0008% | — | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +18.79 | #4180 |
| FY 2019-20 | 22.42 | 0.0010% | +19.07% | 0.29% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +425.00% | 0.03% | +22.21 | #3967 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.98 | 0.0008% | −19.80% | 0.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.95% | 0.01% | +17.94 | #4342 |
| FY 2021-22 | 24.81 | 0.0008% | +37.99% | 0.25% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +24.81 | #4303 |
| FY 2022-23 | 17.81 | 0.0005% | −28.21% | 0.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +17.81 | #4821 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.45 | 0.0003% | −30.10% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +12.45 | #5425 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.31 | 0.0001% | −57.35% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +5.27 | #6536 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -19.02%/yr, imports 0.00%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52081310 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -19.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52081310 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.02% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹18.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52081310 ranked #6536 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52081310 ranks #6536 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5208, it ranks #51 of 115. By trade surplus, it ranks #3690 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52081310 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52081310 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.99% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5.27 Crore in HSN Code 52081310 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.31 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.27 Crore — ranking #3690 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.00% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)

India's imports under HSN Code 52081310 have grown at 0.00% CAGR, reaching ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52081310 contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 5208 exports — ranked #51

Among the 115 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5208, HSN Code 52081310 ranks #51 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #55).

## 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 |
| #51 | HSN Code 52081310: Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill) (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |