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# HSN Code 52085920: Printed Fabrics| Sarees, Handloom

- [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 : Other fabrics : Sarees, Handloom | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52085920 ?

It includes Unbleached : Plain weave : Handloom : Dhoti

### Any common misclassification issue with Printed Fabrics/ Sarees, Handloom?

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 Fabrics/ Sarees, Handloom?

Under HSN 52085920, Printed Fabrics/ Sarees, Handloom attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed Fabrics/ Sarees, Handloom?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Printed Fabrics/ Sarees, Handloom is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed Fabrics/ Sarees, Handloom?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52085920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+325.00% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4119 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5208: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5208: #63 of 115 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7375 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +325.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5208: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52085920

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 | 2.04 | 0.0001% | — | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.04 | #6929 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.05 | 0.0000% | −48.53% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.05 | #7571 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.08 | 0.0001% | +98.10% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +2.02 | #6938 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.36 | 0.0001% | +61.54% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +3.36 | #6794 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.50 | 0.0001% | +4.17% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.50 | #6833 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.86% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +0.44 | #8660 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.55 | 0.0001% | +325.00% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +2.55 | #7375 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.79%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52085920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52085920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52085920 ranked #7375 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52085920 ranks #7375 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5208, it ranks #63 of 115. By trade surplus, it ranks #4119 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52085920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52085920 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 325.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.55 Crore in HSN Code 52085920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.55 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.55 Crore — ranking #4119 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 52085920 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 5208 exports — ranked #63

Among the 115 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5208, HSN Code 52085920 ranks #63 by export value — accounting for 0.03% 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 |
| #63 | HSN Code 52085920: Printed Fabrics\| Sarees, Handloom (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |