--- title: "HSN Code for Cotton Bookbinding Fabric | HSN 59011010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 59011010 related to Cotton Bookbinding Fabric with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59011010/" --- # HSN Code 59011010: Cotton Bookbinding Fabric - [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/) - [Chapter 59: Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics for Industrial Use](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-59/) - [Sub-chapter 5901: Coated book fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5901/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like : Of cotton | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 59011010 ? It includes Other | Tracing Cloth Of Cotton ### How much GST applies to Cotton Bookbinding Fabric? Under HSN 59011010, Cotton Bookbinding Fabric attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton Bookbinding Fabric? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton Bookbinding Fabric is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton Bookbinding Fabric; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Cotton Bookbinding Fabric? 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 Cotton Bookbinding Fabric? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 59011010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹12 Cr (+16.95% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+336.84% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹11 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3265 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 5901: 13.81% of its exports; import side 1.74% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 5901: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 7.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5596 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +270.71% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5901: 13.81% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 59011010 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. 5901 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 5901 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 7.53 | 0.0003% | — | 13.50% | 2.91 | 0.0001% | — | 8.35% | +4.62 | #5355 | | FY 2019-20 | 4.70 | 0.0002% | −37.58% | 7.13% | 1.13 | 0.0000% | −61.17% | 3.07% | +3.57 | #5935 | | FY 2020-21 | 3.38 | 0.0002% | −28.09% | 4.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −49.56% | 1.96% | +2.81 | #6413 | | FY 2021-22 | 12.53 | 0.0004% | +270.71% | 13.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.58% | 1.21% | +12.14 | #5195 | | FY 2022-23 | 19.08 | 0.0005% | +52.27% | 25.90% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.03% | 0.54% | +18.85 | #4734 | | FY 2023-24 | 10.09 | 0.0003% | −47.12% | 11.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.39% | 0.37% | +9.90 | #5721 | | FY 2024-25 | 11.80 | 0.0003% | +16.95% | 13.81% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +336.84% | 1.74% | +10.97 | #5596 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 7.77%/yr, imports -18.87%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 59011010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 7.77% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 59011010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.80 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 59011010 ranked #5596 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 59011010 ranks #5596 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5901, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #3265 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 59011010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 59011010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 270.71% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹10.97 Crore in HSN Code 59011010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.83 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.97 Crore — ranking #3265 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -18.87% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cotton Bookbinding Fabric India's imports under HSN Code 59011010 have grown at -18.87% CAGR, reaching ₹0.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 59011010 contributes 13.81% of Sub-Chapter 5901 exports — ranked #3 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5901, HSN Code 59011010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.81% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.74% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 5901 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 59011020: Prepared Painting Canvas](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59011020/) | ₹43 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 59019090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59019090/) | ₹27 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 59011010: Cotton Bookbinding Fabric (this hsn code) | ₹12 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 59011090: Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59011090/) | ₹4 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 59019020: Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59019020/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 59019010: Other \| Tracing Cloth Of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59019010/) | < ₹1 Crore |