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# HSN Code 52085290: Printed plain weave

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Printed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52085290 ?

It includes Printed Fabrics| Sarees, Handloom

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Printed plain weave is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Printed plain weave?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Printed plain weave?

Under HSN 52085290, Printed plain weave attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Printed plain weave?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed plain weave?

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 52085290 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,925 Cr (−9.20% YoY) — 0.0795% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹20 Cr (−11.47% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2,905 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #119 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5208: 29.51% of its exports; import side 2.44%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5208: #1 of 115 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #175 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +24.48% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5208: 29.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52085290

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 | 1,991.69 | 0.0872% | — | 25.37% | 18.11 | 0.0005% | — | 2.97% | +1,973.58 | #152 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2,479.19 | 0.1126% | +24.48% | 31.99% | 43.94 | 0.0013% | +142.63% | 6.71% | +2,435.25 | #127 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2,348.95 | 0.1092% | −5.25% | 32.74% | 20.77 | 0.0007% | −52.73% | 5.12% | +2,328.18 | #145 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,852.59 | 0.0909% | +21.44% | 28.83% | 40.25 | 0.0009% | +93.79% | 6.64% | +2,812.34 | #163 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3,004.82 | 0.0830% | +5.34% | 28.60% | 44.94 | 0.0008% | +11.65% | 5.36% | +2,959.88 | #162 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3,220.88 | 0.0890% | +7.19% | 31.99% | 22.58 | 0.0004% | −49.76% | 2.94% | +3,198.30 | #158 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,924.57 | 0.0795% | −9.20% | 29.51% | 19.99 | 0.0003% | −11.47% | 2.44% | +2,904.58 | #175 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.61%/yr, imports 1.66%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52085290 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.61% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52085290 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.61% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,991.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,924.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52085290 ranked #175 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52085290 ranks #175 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5208, it ranks #1 of 115. By trade surplus, it ranks #119 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52085290 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52085290 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 24.48% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,904.58 Crore in HSN Code 52085290 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,924.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹19.99 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,904.58 Crore — ranking #119 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.66% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed plain weave

India's imports under HSN Code 52085290 have grown at 1.66% CAGR, reaching ₹19.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52085290 contributes 29.51% of Sub-Chapter 5208 exports — ranked #1

Among the 115 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5208, HSN Code 52085290 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 29.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.44% share (rank #12).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |