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# HSN Code 56090020: Cotton Yarn Products

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-56/)
- [Sub-chapter 5609: Yarn & Twine Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5609/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included : Articles made up of cotton yarn | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 56090020 ?

It includes Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair| Hand-Made

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton Yarn Products is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton Yarn Products; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton Yarn Products?

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 Cotton Yarn Products?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton Yarn Products?

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 Cotton Yarn Products?

Under HSN 56090020, Cotton Yarn Products attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cotton Yarn Products?

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 56090020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (+41.42% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−35.71% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹20 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2809 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5609: 11.87% of its exports; import side 0.32%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5609: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 36.64% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4865 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +362.41% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5609: 11.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 56090020

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. 5609 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5609 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.09 | 0.0001% | — | 2.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.62% | +3.03 | #6431 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.33 | 0.0001% | −56.96% | 1.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.33 | #7329 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.15 | 0.0003% | +362.41% | 6.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.96% | +6.00 | #5675 |
| FY 2021-22 | 14.14 | 0.0005% | +129.92% | 8.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +153.33% | 1.27% | +13.76 | #5037 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.70 | 0.0003% | −17.26% | 8.24% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +11.70 | #5419 |
| FY 2023-24 | 14.22 | 0.0004% | +21.54% | 9.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.58% | +14.08 | #5234 |
| FY 2024-25 | 20.11 | 0.0005% | +41.42% | 11.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.71% | 0.32% | +20.02 | #4865 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 36.64%/yr, imports 6.99%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 56090020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 36.64% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 56090020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 36.64% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56090020 ranked #4865 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 56090020 ranks #4865 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5609, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #2809 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 56090020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 56090020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 362.41% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹20.02 Crore in HSN Code 56090020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹20.11 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.09 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹20.02 Crore — ranking #2809 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cotton Yarn Products

India's imports under HSN Code 56090020 have grown at 6.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 56090020 contributes 11.87% of Sub-Chapter 5609 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5609, HSN Code 56090020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 11.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.32% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5609

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 56090090: Yarn, Twine & Cordage (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56090090/) | ₹124 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 56090020: Cotton Yarn Products (this hsn code) | ₹20 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 56090010: Coir Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56090010/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 56090030: Jute Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-56090030/) | ₹7 Cr |