HSN Code 59011010: Cotton Bookbinding Fabric

HSN Code 59011010 represents Cotton Bookbinding Fabric under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cotton Bookbinding Fabric correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 59011010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cotton Bookbinding Fabric.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 59011010

HSN Code 59011010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like : Of cotton

Chapter

59 - Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use

Sub Chapter

5901 - Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 59011010 not include?

Cotton Bookbinding Fabric does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 59011020

Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like : Prepared painting canvas

HSN Code 59011090

Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 59011010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹12 Cr

+16.95% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+336.84% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3265 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 5901

FY 2024-25

13.81%

Share of Sub-Chapter 5901’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.74% of Sub-Chapter 5901’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 5901

FY 2024-25

#3 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 5901

Import-side rank: #5 of 6

At a glance

7.77%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#5596

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+270.71%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

13.81%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5901

Share of Sub-Chapter 5901 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5355

Balance

+4.62

Exports

7.53 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

13.50% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

2.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

8.35% of Sub-Ch. 5901

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5935

Balance

+3.57

Exports

4.70 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−37.58% YoY

7.13% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

1.13 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−61.17% YoY

3.07% of Sub-Ch. 5901

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6413

Balance

+2.81

Exports

3.38 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−28.09% YoY

4.24% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−49.56% YoY

1.96% of Sub-Ch. 5901

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5195

Balance

+12.14

Exports

12.53 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+270.71% YoY

13.96% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−31.58% YoY

1.21% of Sub-Ch. 5901

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4734

Balance

+18.85

Exports

19.08 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+52.27% YoY

25.90% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−41.03% YoY

0.54% of Sub-Ch. 5901

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5721

Balance

+9.90

Exports

10.09 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−47.12% YoY

11.18% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−17.39% YoY

0.37% of Sub-Ch. 5901

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5596

Balance

+10.97

Exports

11.80 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+16.95% YoY

13.81% of Sub-Ch. 5901

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+336.84% YoY

1.74% of Sub-Ch. 5901

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

7.77% /yr

Imports

−18.87% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 5901 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹85.42 Cr

Import

₹47.71 Cr

Trade Balance

+37.71

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 59011010 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.