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# HSN Code 59019020: Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire fabrics) tapes | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 59019020 ?

It includes Of Nylon Or Other Polyamides | Other

### Any common misclassification issue with Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire)?

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 Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire)?

Under HSN 59019020, Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire)?

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 Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 59019020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−87.69% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−93.10% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5420 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 5901: 0.09% of its exports; import side 0.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 5901: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -26.32% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9843 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +159.09% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 5901: 0.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 59019020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.90% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.50 | #8181 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +12.00% | 0.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | +0.54 | #8115 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.71% | 0.28% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.22 | #8805 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.49% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.93% | +0.14 | #8658 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.14 | 0.0000% | +159.09% | 1.55% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +106.67% | 1.46% | +0.52 | #7989 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.98% | 0.72% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −6.45% | 1.14% | +0.07 | #8592 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.69% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.10% | 0.08% | +0.04 | #9843 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -26.32%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 59019020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -26.32% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 59019020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -26.32% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 59019020 ranked #9843 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 59019020 ranks #9843 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 5901, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #5420 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 59019020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 59019020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 159.09% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.04 Crore in HSN Code 59019020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.04 Crore — ranking #5420 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 59019020 contributes 0.09% of Sub-Chapter 5901 exports — ranked #5

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 5901, HSN Code 59019020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.08% share (rank #6).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59011090/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 59019020: Varnished cambric fabrics (Empire) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 59019010: Other \| Tracing Cloth Of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-59019010/) | < ₹1 Crore |