5205Heading (4-digit)Section XI

HSN Code 5205 – Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not…

Full GST classification for Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

5205

Chapter

52

Digits

4-digit

Section

XI

What is HSN Code 5205?

HSN code 5205 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 52 — Cotton, which is part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not… must quote HSN 5205 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 5205

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter52cotton
Heading5205cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

GST rate for HSN 5205

Goods under HSN 5205 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
520511measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) :
520512measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) :
520513measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192 .31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) :
520514measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) :
520515measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) :
520521measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) :
520522measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) :
520523measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) :
520524measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) :
520526measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number) :
520527measuring less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)
520528measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) :
520531measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn) :
520532measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn):
520533measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn) :
520534measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) :
520535measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) :
520541measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn) :
520542measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn) :
520543measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn) :
520544measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) :
520546measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number per single yarn) :
520547measuring per single yarn less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn) :
520548measuring per single yarn less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number per single yarn) :

HSN Code 5205 — FAQs

What is HSN code 5205?

HSN code 5205 classifies "Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 52 (Cotton) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 5205?

5205 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 5205?

Goods under HSN 5205 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton, Not….

Which chapter does HSN code 5205 belong to?

HSN 5205 belongs to Chapter 52 — Cotton, part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles.

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