5212 HSN Code: Other woven fabrics of cotton

HSN Sub Chapter 5212 represents Other woven fabrics of cotton under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other woven fabrics of cotton correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 5212, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Other woven fabrics of cotton.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 5212

GST Rate for Other woven fabrics of cotton under HSN Code 5212. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

52

HSN Code

5212

HSN Description

Other woven fabrics of cotton

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 5212

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Other woven fabrics of cotton.

Tariff HSN

52121100

Description

Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Unbleached

Tariff HSN

52121200

Description

Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Bleached

Tariff HSN

52121300

Description

Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Dyed

Tariff HSN

52121400

Description

Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Of yarns of different colours

Tariff HSN

52121500

Description

Weighing not more than 200 g/m2 : Printed

Tariff HSN

52122100

Description

Weighing more than 200 g/m2 : Unbleached

Tariff HSN

52122200

Description

Weighing more than 200 g/m2 : Bleached

Tariff HSN

52122300

Description

Weighing more than 200 g/m2 : Dyed

Tariff HSN

52122400

Description

Weighing more than 200 g/m2 : Of yarns of different colours

Tariff HSN

52122500

Description

Weighing more than 200 g/m2 : Printed

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 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

₹223 Cr

+3.62% vs FY 2023-24

0.0060% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹56 Cr

+40.75% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹167 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #349 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 52

FY 2024-25

0.42%

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

Import side: 0.46% of Chapter 52’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 52

FY 2024-25

#10 of 12

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 52

Import-side rank: #8 of 12

At a glance

−5.25%

Export CAGR

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

#682

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+79.13%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.42%

Contribution to Ch. 52

Share of Chapter 52 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #517

Balance

+263.80

Exports

308.57 ₹ Cr

0.0134% share

— YoY

0.56% of Ch. 52

Imports

44.77 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

0.77% of Ch. 52

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #388

Balance

+504.95

Exports

552.74 ₹ Cr

0.0250% share

+79.13% YoY

1.36% of Ch. 52

Imports

47.79 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+6.75% YoY

0.44% of Ch. 52

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #477

Balance

+363.02

Exports

389.00 ₹ Cr

0.0181% share

−29.62% YoY

0.83% of Ch. 52

Imports

25.98 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−45.64% YoY

0.69% of Ch. 52

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #551

Balance

+318.48

Exports

366.34 ₹ Cr

0.0117% share

−5.83% YoY

0.46% of Ch. 52

Imports

47.86 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+84.22% YoY

0.87% of Ch. 52

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #633

Balance

+225.12

Exports

270.00 ₹ Cr

0.0075% share

−26.30% YoY

0.60% of Ch. 52

Imports

44.88 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−6.23% YoY

0.33% of Ch. 52

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #680

Balance

+175.76

Exports

215.42 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−20.21% YoY

0.38% of Ch. 52

Imports

39.66 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−11.63% YoY

0.61% of Ch. 52

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #682

Balance

+167.39

Exports

223.21 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

+3.62% YoY

0.42% of Ch. 52

Imports

55.82 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+40.75% YoY

0.46% of Ch. 52

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.25% /yr

Imports

3.75% /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 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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 5212 ranks #682 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 5212 and GST compliance.

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.

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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