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# HSN Code 52111120: 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 5211: Cotton Fabric > 200 g/m²1](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5211/)

## 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 52111120 ?

It includes Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)

### 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached / 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 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 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).

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

Under HSN 52111120, Unbleached / Plain Weave attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52111120 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−72.80% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4287 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5211: 0.10% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5211: #14 of 71 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 31.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7731 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +821.74% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5211: 0.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52111120

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. 5211 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5211 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.34 | #8452 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.71% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.29 | #8585 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.93% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.18 | #8941 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +11.11% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.20 | #9201 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +245.00% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +0.68 | #8415 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.36 | 0.0002% | +821.74% | 0.47% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,200.00% | 0.07% | +6.23 | #6278 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.73 | 0.0000% | −72.80% | 0.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.73 | #7731 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 31.15%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52111120 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 31.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52111120 have grown at a compound annual rate of 31.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52111120 ranked #7731 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52111120 ranks #7731 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5211, it ranks #14 of 71. By trade surplus, it ranks #4287 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52111120 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52111120 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 821.74% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.73 Crore in HSN Code 52111120 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.73 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.73 Crore — ranking #4287 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 52111120 contributes 0.10% of Sub-Chapter 5211 exports — ranked #14

Among the 71 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5211, HSN Code 52111120 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.10% 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 5211

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 52114200: Of Yarns Of Different Colours \| Denim](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52114200/) | ₹1,277 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 52113990: Dyed: Assorted fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52113990/) | ₹116 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 52113190: Dyed: Plain weave cotton fabric](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52113190/) | ₹84 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 52113290: Dyed twill: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52113290/) | ₹50 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 52111290: Unbleached : 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52111290/) | ₹50 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 52114990: Other woven fabrics: Polyester staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52114990/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 52112099: Bleached Fabrics (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52112099/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 52115990: Printed \| Other Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52115990/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 52111190: Unbleached \| Plain Weave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52111190/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 52113220: Dyed shirting fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52113220/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #14 | HSN Code 52111120: Unbleached \| Plain Weave (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |