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# HSN Code 59011090: Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics

- [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 : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 59011090 ?

It includes Other : Other

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics?

Under HSN 59011090, Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics?

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 Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics?

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 Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 59011090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+21.80% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹17 Cr (+38.23% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9247 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5901: 4.91% of its exports; import side 35.69%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5901: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.36% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6835 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.93% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5901: 4.91% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 59011090

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 | 2.45 | 0.0001% | — | 4.39% | 11.54 | 0.0003% | — | 33.09% | −9.09 | #6722 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.71 | 0.0001% | +10.61% | 4.11% | 16.06 | 0.0005% | +39.17% | 43.68% | −13.35 | #6599 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.53 | 0.0001% | −43.54% | 1.92% | 13.02 | 0.0004% | −18.93% | 44.80% | −11.49 | #7266 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.60 | 0.0001% | +69.93% | 2.90% | 10.22 | 0.0002% | −21.51% | 31.67% | −7.62 | #7052 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.65 | 0.0001% | +1.92% | 3.60% | 11.84 | 0.0002% | +15.85% | 27.79% | −9.19 | #7131 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.44 | 0.0001% | +29.81% | 3.81% | 12.32 | 0.0002% | +4.05% | 24.31% | −8.88 | #6989 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.19 | 0.0001% | +21.80% | 4.91% | 17.03 | 0.0003% | +38.23% | 35.69% | −12.84 | #6835 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.36%/yr, imports 6.70%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 59011090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.36% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 59011090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.36% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 59011090 ranked #6835 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 59011090 ranks #6835 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5901, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9247 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 59011090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 59011090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 69.93% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹12.84 Crore in HSN Code 59011090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹17.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12.84 Crore — ranking #9247 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.70% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics

India's imports under HSN Code 59011090 have grown at 6.70% CAGR, reaching ₹17.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 59011090 contributes 4.91% of Sub-Chapter 5901 exports — ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5901, HSN Code 59011090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.91% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 35.69% share (rank #2).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59011010/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 59011090: Other Book Cover Textile Fabrics (this hsn code) | ₹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 |