HSN Code 5208

Woven fabrics of cotton, ≥85% cotton, ≤200 g/m²

Typical GST rate

2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 5208

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 5208

520811 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m
52081110 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m — dhoti
52081120 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m — saree
52081130 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m — shirting fabrics
52081140 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m — casement
52081190 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m — other
520812 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2
52081210 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2 — dhoti
52081220 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2 — saree
52081230 — Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/ — plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2 — shirtingfabrics

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 5208 typically attract 5% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.

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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