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# HSN Code 52111190: 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 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 52111190 ?

It includes Unbleached twill (NES): Raw Twill

### 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.

### 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.

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

Under HSN 52111190, 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 52111190 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹18 Cr (+5.32% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−21.95% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹16 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2980 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5211: 1.04% of its exports; import side 0.75%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5211: #9 of 71 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -6.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5033 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +82.51% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5211: 1.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 52111190

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 | 26.11 | 0.0011% | — | 1.89% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.46% | +25.45 | #3749 |
| FY 2019-20 | 21.45 | 0.0010% | −17.85% | 1.29% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 0.08% | +21.34 | #4018 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.58 | 0.0007% | −32.03% | 1.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +218.18% | 0.39% | +14.23 | #4613 |
| FY 2021-22 | 26.61 | 0.0008% | +82.51% | 1.10% | 1.08 | 0.0000% | +208.57% | 0.83% | +25.53 | #4197 |
| FY 2022-23 | 32.39 | 0.0009% | +21.72% | 1.88% | 1.69 | 0.0000% | +56.48% | 0.86% | +30.70 | #4059 |
| FY 2023-24 | 16.91 | 0.0005% | −47.79% | 1.26% | 2.05 | 0.0000% | +21.30% | 1.16% | +14.86 | #4999 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.81 | 0.0005% | +5.32% | 1.04% | 1.60 | 0.0000% | −21.95% | 0.75% | +16.21 | #5033 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -6.18%/yr, imports 15.90%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 52111190 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -6.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 52111190 have declined at a compound annual rate of -6.18% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹26.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52111190 ranked #5033 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 52111190 ranks #5033 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5211, it ranks #9 of 71. By trade surplus, it ranks #2980 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 52111190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 52111190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 82.51% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹16.21 Crore in HSN Code 52111190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹17.81 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.60 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹16.21 Crore — ranking #2980 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.90% CAGR signals rising demand for Unbleached | Plain Weave

India's imports under HSN Code 52111190 have grown at 15.90% CAGR, reaching ₹1.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 52111190 contributes 1.04% of Sub-Chapter 5211 exports — ranked #9

Among the 71 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5211, HSN Code 52111190 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.75% share (rank #10).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹18 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 52113220: Dyed shirting fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52113220/) | ₹13 Cr |