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# HSN Code 52101120: Unbleached | 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 5210: Cotton Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5210/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52101120 ?

It includes Unbleached | Other Fabrics

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unbleached / 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.

### How much GST applies to Unbleached / Plain Weave?

Under HSN 52101120, Unbleached / Plain Weave attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Unbleached / 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Unbleached / Plain Weave 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; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unbleached / Plain Weave?

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 52101120 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+124.10% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3663 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5210: 0.87% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5210: #18 of 62 by export value; import-side #22

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 24.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6470 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +774.19% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5210: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52101120

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 | 1.51 | 0.0001% | — | 0.50% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.51 | #7234 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.66% | 0.24% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.73 | #7900 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.53% | 0.11% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.31 | #8580 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.71 | 0.0001% | +774.19% | 0.46% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.71 | #7003 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.87 | 0.0001% | +5.90% | 0.38% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.87 | #7050 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.49 | 0.0001% | −13.24% | 0.47% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.49 | #7347 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.58 | 0.0002% | +124.10% | 0.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +5.57 | #6470 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 24.34%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52101120 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 24.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52101120 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.34% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52101120 ranked #6470 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52101120 ranks #6470 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5210, it ranks #18 of 62. By trade surplus, it ranks #3663 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52101120 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52101120 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 774.19% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5.57 Crore in HSN Code 52101120 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.57 Crore — ranking #3663 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 52101120 contributes 0.87% of Sub-Chapter 5210 exports — ranked #18

Among the 62 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5210, HSN Code 52101120 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #22).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52101110/) | ₹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 |
| #18 | HSN Code 52101120: Unbleached \| Plain Weave (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |