--- title: "5212 HSN Code | HSN Code for Other woven fabrics of cotton in India" description: "Know more about 5212 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 5212 covering Other woven fabrics of cotton." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5212/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton Other woven fabrics of cotton Part of [Chapter 52: Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-52/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 52121100 | [Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52121100/) | | 52121200 | [Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Bleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52121200/) | | 52121300 | [Weighing Not More Than 200 G/M2 \| Dyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52121300/) | | 52121400 | [Yarns of different colors, ≤200g/m²](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52121400/) | | 52121500 | [Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Printed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52121500/) | | 52122100 | [Weighing more than 200 g/m2 : Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52122100/) | | 52122200 | [Weighing More Than 200 G/M2 \| Bleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52122200/) | | 52122300 | [Weighing More Than 200 G/M2 \| Dyed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52122300/) | | 52122400 | [Textiles: Weighing > 200 g/m2, colored yarns](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52122400/) | | 52122500 | [Weighing More Than 200 G/M2 \| Printed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-52122500/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 5212 It includes Other woven fabrics of cotton ### Do spares or accessories of Other woven fabrics of cotton follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Other woven fabrics of cotton? 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. ### How should I document Other woven fabrics of cotton sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Other woven fabrics of cotton to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Other woven fabrics of cotton? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Other woven fabrics of cotton is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Other woven fabrics of cotton? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹223 Cr (+3.62% YoY) — 0.0060% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹56 Cr (+40.75% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹167 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #349 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 52: 0.42% of its exports; import side 0.46% - Rank within Chapter 52: #10 of 12 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -5.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #682 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +79.13% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Ch. 52: 0.42% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 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 Ch. 52 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 52 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 308.57 | 0.0134% | — | 0.56% | 44.77 | 0.0012% | — | 0.77% | +263.80 | #517 | | FY 2019-20 | 552.74 | 0.0250% | +79.13% | 1.36% | 47.79 | 0.0014% | +6.75% | 0.44% | +504.95 | #388 | | FY 2020-21 | 389.00 | 0.0181% | −29.62% | 0.83% | 25.98 | 0.0009% | −45.64% | 0.69% | +363.02 | #477 | | FY 2021-22 | 366.34 | 0.0117% | −5.83% | 0.46% | 47.86 | 0.0010% | +84.22% | 0.87% | +318.48 | #551 | | FY 2022-23 | 270.00 | 0.0075% | −26.30% | 0.60% | 44.88 | 0.0008% | −6.23% | 0.33% | +225.12 | #633 | | FY 2023-24 | 215.42 | 0.0060% | −20.21% | 0.38% | 39.66 | 0.0007% | −11.63% | 0.61% | +175.76 | #680 | | FY 2024-25 | 223.21 | 0.0060% | +3.62% | 0.42% | 55.82 | 0.0009% | +40.75% | 0.46% | +167.39 | #682 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -5.25%/yr, imports 3.75%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -5.25% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.25% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹308.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹223.21 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 ranked #682 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 ranks #682 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 52, it ranks #10 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #349 of 1233. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 79.13% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹167.39 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹223.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹55.82 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹167.39 Crore — ranking #349 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.75% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other woven fabrics of cotton India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 have grown at 3.75% CAGR, reaching ₹55.82 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 contributes 0.42% of Chapter 52 exports — ranked #10 Among the 12 sub-chapters under Chapter 52, HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.42% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.46% share (rank #8). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 52 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5205: Cotton yarn (more than 85% cotton)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5205/) | ₹28,380 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5208: Cotton fabrics over 85% cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5208/) | ₹9,911 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5201: Cotton, combed or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5201/) | ₹5,592 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5209: Cotton fabrics over 85% cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5209/) | ₹4,096 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5211: Cotton Fabric > 200 g/m²1](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5211/) | ₹1,714 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5206: Cotton yarn (less than 85% cotton)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5206/) | ₹1,613 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5202: Cotton waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5202/) | ₹675 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5210: Cotton Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5210/) | ₹644 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 5203: Cotton, carded or combed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5203/) | ₹588 Cr | | #10 | HSN Sub-Chapter 5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹223 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 5201 | [Cotton, combed or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5201/) | | 5202 | [Cotton waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5202/) | | 5203 | [Cotton, carded or combed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5203/) | | 5204 | [Cotton sewing thread](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5204/) | | 5205 | [Cotton yarn (more than 85% cotton)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5205/) | | 5206 | [Cotton yarn (less than 85% cotton)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5206/) | | 5207 | [Cotton yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5207/) | | 5208 | [Cotton fabrics over 85% cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5208/) | | 5209 | [Cotton fabrics over 85% cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5209/) | | 5210 | [Cotton Woven Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5210/) | | 5211 | [Cotton Fabric > 200 g/m²1](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-5211/) |