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# HSN Code 52101110: Unbleached : Plain weave : 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 5210: Cotton Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5210/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52101110 ?

It includes Unbleached | Plain Weave

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unbleached : Plain weave : 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.

### How much GST applies to Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics?

Under HSN 52101110, Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Unbleached : Plain weave : 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached : Plain weave : 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics?

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 52101110 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (−25.05% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+44.83% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹24 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2710 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5210: 3.79% of its exports; import side 0.60%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5210: #8 of 62 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 29.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4599 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +79.31% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5210: 3.79% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52101110

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. 5210 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5210 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 5.19 | 0.0002% | — | 1.72% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.46% | +4.68 | #5814 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8.07 | 0.0004% | +55.49% | 2.66% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.25% | 0.28% | +7.75 | #5279 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.47 | 0.0007% | +79.31% | 4.91% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.38% | 0.06% | +14.42 | #4631 |
| FY 2021-22 | 23.67 | 0.0008% | +63.58% | 4.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +23.67 | #4371 |
| FY 2022-23 | 38.83 | 0.0011% | +64.05% | 5.12% | 1.76 | 0.0000% | — | 1.26% | +37.07 | #3816 |
| FY 2023-24 | 32.58 | 0.0009% | −16.10% | 6.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.05% | 0.44% | +32.00 | #4128 |
| FY 2024-25 | 24.42 | 0.0007% | −25.05% | 3.79% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +44.83% | 0.60% | +23.58 | #4599 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 29.45%/yr, imports 8.67%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52101110 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 29.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52101110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹24.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52101110 ranked #4599 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52101110 ranks #4599 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5210, it ranks #8 of 62. By trade surplus, it ranks #2710 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52101110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52101110 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 79.31% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹23.58 Crore in HSN Code 52101110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹24.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.84 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹23.58 Crore — ranking #2710 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.67% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics

India's imports under HSN Code 52101110 have grown at 8.67% CAGR, reaching ₹0.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52101110 contributes 3.79% of Sub-Chapter 5210 exports — ranked #8

Among the 62 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5210, HSN Code 52101110 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.79% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.60% share (rank #14).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5210

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 52103110: Dyed: Plain weave shirting](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52103110/) | ₹103 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 52103290: Twill fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52103290/) | ₹101 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 52103190: Dyed: Plain weave textile (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52103190/) | ₹96 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 52104990: Fabrics of different colours: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52104990/) | ₹72 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 52101190: Unbleached \| Plain Weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52101190/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 52104190: Plain weave, other colors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52104190/) | ₹45 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 52105990: Printed \| Other Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52105990/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 52101110: Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 52103990: Dyed: Mixed fiber fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52103990/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 52105190: Printed \| Plain Weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52105190/) | ₹16 Cr |