HSN Codes · Chapter 52: Cotton

HSN Code 5201

Cotton — cotton, not carded or combed

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 5201

The first two digits (52) place this code in chapter 52 — Cotton. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Cotton fibre, yarn, and woven cotton fabrics — the backbone of India's textile trade, generally at 5% GST.

More specific codes under 5201

  • 520100 — Cotton — cotton, not carded or combed — cotton, not carded or combed
  • 52010011 — Cotton — cotton, not carded or combed — cotton, not carded or combed — bengal deshi
  • 52010012 — Indian cotton of staple lengths 20.5 mm (25/32) and below (e. g. oomras, yellow picking, assam comillas)
  • 52010013 — Indian cotton of staple length exceeding 20.5mm (26/32) but not exceeding 24.5mm (30/32)
  • 52010014 — Indian cotton of staple length over 24.5 mm (31/32") to 28 mm
  • 52010015 — Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32") and above but below 34.5 mm
  • 52010019 — Indian cotton of all staple length 34.5 mm and above (112/32")
  • 52010020 — Cotton, not carded or combed cotton, not carded or combed : cotton, other than indian, of all staple lengths
  • 52010021 — Cotton — cotton, not carded or combed — cotton, not carded or combed — of staple length not exceeding 20.0 mm
  • 52010022 — Of staple length exceeding 20.0 mm but not exceeding 24.5 mm

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 5201 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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