HSN Codes · Chapter 52: Cotton
HSN Code 5205
Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
Typical GST rate
Varies
Depends on sub-classification
Type
Goods
HSN classification
Code level
4-digit
Heading
Reading code 5205
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 5205
- 520511 — Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
- 52051110 — Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) — grey
- 52051120 — Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) — bleached
- 52051130 — Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) — dyed
- 52051190 — Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) — other
- 520512 — Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
- 52051210 — Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) — grey
- 52051220 — Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) — bleached
- 52051230 — Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) — dyed
- 52051290 — Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) — other
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