5202 HSN Code: Cotton waste

HSN Sub Chapter 5202 represents Cotton waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cotton waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 5202, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cotton waste.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 5202

GST Rate for Cotton waste under HSN Code 5202. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

52

HSN Code

5202

HSN Description

Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 5202

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Cotton waste.

Tariff HSN

52021000

Description

Yarn waste (including thread waste)

Tariff HSN

52029100

Description

Other : Garnetted stock

Tariff HSN

52029900

Description

Other :Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 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

₹675 Cr

−4.16% vs FY 2023-24

0.0182% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹147 Cr

−3.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0024% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹528 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #255 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 52

FY 2024-25

1.26%

Share of Chapter 52’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.22% of Chapter 52’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 52

FY 2024-25

#7 of 12

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 52

Import-side rank: #6 of 12

At a glance

−0.07%

Export CAGR

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

#466

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+105.45%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.26%

Contribution to Ch. 52

Share of Chapter 52 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 5202

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 #368

Balance

+604.79

Exports

677.58 ₹ Cr

0.0295% share

— YoY

1.23% of Ch. 52

Imports

72.79 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

1.25% of Ch. 52

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #494

Balance

+151.50

Exports

343.15 ₹ Cr

0.0155% share

−49.36% YoY

0.84% of Ch. 52

Imports

191.65 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+163.29% YoY

1.78% of Ch. 52

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #368

Balance

+537.38

Exports

705.01 ₹ Cr

0.0328% share

+105.45% YoY

1.51% of Ch. 52

Imports

167.63 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

−12.53% YoY

4.44% of Ch. 52

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #407

Balance

+577.61

Exports

724.86 ₹ Cr

0.0231% share

+2.82% YoY

0.90% of Ch. 52

Imports

147.25 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−12.16% YoY

2.67% of Ch. 52

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #524

Balance

+222.97

Exports

463.98 ₹ Cr

0.0128% share

−35.99% YoY

1.02% of Ch. 52

Imports

241.01 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+63.67% YoY

1.77% of Ch. 52

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #444

Balance

+553.02

Exports

704.10 ₹ Cr

0.0195% share

+51.75% YoY

1.25% of Ch. 52

Imports

151.08 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−37.31% YoY

2.31% of Ch. 52

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #466

Balance

+528.27

Exports

674.82 ₹ Cr

0.0182% share

−4.16% YoY

1.26% of Ch. 52

Imports

146.55 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

−3.00% YoY

1.22% of Ch. 52

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−0.07% /yr

Imports

12.37% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 52 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹53,602.90 Cr

Import

₹12,011.65 Cr

Trade Balance

+41,591.25

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.07% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.07% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹677.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹674.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 Ranked #466 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 ranks #466 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 52, it ranks #7 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #255 of 1233.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 105.45% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹528.27 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹674.82 Cr exceeded imports of ₹146.55 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹528.27 Crore — ranking #255 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.37% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cotton waste

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 have grown at 12.37% CAGR, reaching ₹146.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 Contributes 1.26% of Chapter 52 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 12 subchapters under Chapter 52, HSN Sub-Chapter 5202 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.26% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.22% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 5202 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 5202

It includes Cotton waste

Any special steps when selling Cotton waste through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Cotton waste?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Cotton waste?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Cotton waste are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Cotton waste?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

What should my invoice and records include for Cotton waste?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

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.

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